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. Are there any rules for this group?
4. How do I get invited to a meeting?
5. 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?
No; POGG Canada only has an informal membership. There are breakfast discussion sessions with invited speakers held about 10 times a year. Attendance is generally limited to 40 and usually costs $15. Some members are more active than others, producing discussion papers. We welcome volunteers and new ideas!
3. 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
4. How do I get invited to a meeting?
Contact Monique Raymond-Buckle, our group meeting coordinator.
5. 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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