FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is the origin, meaning and significance of the
phrase "peace, order and good government"?
2. Does it cost anything to join?
3. Do I have any obligation to participate beyond
attendance?
4. Are there any rules for this group?
5. How do I get invited to a meeting?
6. Can I suggest a topic or speaker?
1.
What is the origin, meaning and significance of the phrase "peace,
order and good government"?
In Canada, "peace, order and good government", abbreviated as
POGG, is often used to describe the principles upon which that country's
Confederation took place. Originally used in the British North America Act,
1867, enacted by the Imperial Parliament, it defines the principles under
which the Canadian Parliament should legislate. The phrase "peace,
order and good government” has also become meaningful to Canadians. This
tripartite motto is sometimes said to define Canadian values in a way
comparable to "liberté, égalité,
fraternité" (liberty, equality, fraternity)
in France or "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" in the
United States. (Quoted
from Wikipedia)
2.
Does it cost anything to join?
POGG Canada does not have a formal membership. It has a Season Subscription
which provides the right to attend each POGG Saturday morning speaker and
discussion program at $15. A standard breakfast is provided at no
additional charge. The guest/non-subscriber cost is $20. To attend again
the guest must become an approved subscriber. The annual series of nine
Saturday morning speaker and discussion programs runs from September to
May. The cost is subject to change if venue costs rise. To facilitate
discussion, the practice is to limit attendance to between 40 and 50. The
annual subscription for 2010-2011 is $10 and for 2011-2012 is $15.
3.
Do I have any obligation to participate beyond attendance?
No. Subscribers are active only to the extent they wish to be. Ad Hoc
Committees and Round Tables are created from time to time, subject to the
approval of the President/Chair after consultation with the subscribers,
but participation is not required. The results that arise from their
deliberations and activities are reported to the subscribers who may
express their views. Any and all reports are the opinions of those who
produce them and are not considered the official opinions of POGG Canada
and its subscribers.
4.
Are there any rules for this group?
POGG Canada is not affiliated to any political party, so purely partisan
matters are avoided. The common bond is that regular attendees have a
serious interest in dialogue on public affairs and have a strong belief in
"peace, order and good government". A condition of admission to
meetings is that all attendees agree that the meeting is in camera and that no
public attribution is to be made of any remarks, comments and discussion
content, and that any related papers, documents, etc. produced at a meeting
will similarly not be identified or attributed. Speakers are thus assured
of an informed audience and a thoughtful Q&A period
5.
How do I get invited to a meeting?
Just contact Harry Weldon.
6.
Can I suggest a topic or speaker?
Of course! We're always looking for new ideas. Just send us an e-mail at info@Poggtalk.org.
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