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![Murray Dobbin](http://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/imagecache/thumbnail/category_pictures/murray dobbin.jpg "Murray Dobbin is a guest senior contributing editor for rabble.ca. Murray has been a journalist, broadcaster, author and social activist for 40 years. A board member and researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, he has written five studies for the centre including examinations of charter schools, and "Ten Tax Myths." Murray has been a columnist for the Financial Post and Winnipeg Free Press and contributes guest editorials to the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star and other Canadian dailies. He writes a regular "State of the Nation" column for the on-line journal theTyee.ca which is published simultaneously on rabble.ca.
Murray has written five books, including critical profiles of Preston Manning, Kim Campbell and Paul Martin. His "The Myth of the Good Corporate Citizen" has been described as a citizens' guide to globalization. He has also prepared radio documentaries for the CBC Radio's Ideas series on subjects including taxes, human rights and the right-wing regime in New
Zealand.
A long time social activist Murray has been involved in many movements from the anti-nuclear movement, to the fights against so-called free trade and public private partnerships. He is the founder of Word Warriors, a project which co-ordinates letter-writing to the editorial pages of newspapers across Canada. He is a Senior Advisor to the Rideau Institute on International Affairs.")
Victoria Day - Canada after the Queen: Options and opportunities
May 18 2009 - 1:00pm
May 18 2009 - 4:00pm
Location
Toronto Metro Hall
55 John Street Rotunda (Main floor), St. Andrew Subway stop
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6Canada
Phone:
(416)653-4747
43° 38' 44.1888" N, 79° 23' 21.5808" W
See map: Google Maps
Talk and forum about the growth of public opinion for ending the monarchy in Canada. Presented by Citizens for a Canadian Republic. Among prominent guest speakers: Peter Donolo, pollster, political strategist and former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Media welcome. Free admission. Refreshments served.
Contact name:
Ashok Charles
Contact email: