We have passion and reason. Confidence and humility. Conviction and empathy. We're all trying to improve. We build up more than we tear down. We are not always right. We also tend to be optimistic skeptics.
We have shared values, which are non-negotiable: respect, post-partisanship, progress over politics, self-evaluation, aversion to entrenched ideology and a need to move Canada forward.
We don't have shared views. This is why we are here. We share and modify our own views. We create new ones. We intentionally seek out views that differ from our own because this makes us better.
We obey the laws, respecting the Charter and the rights of others, and avoid, libel, slander and discrimination of any kind.
We are reality-based. We enjoy backing up our statements with real facts, rhetoric is not good enough.
We write to create conversations. That is the goal. This can be done in a number of ways. We judge our success not by the quality of our writing, but by the discussions that emerge from it.
We don't edit your posts, unless there's something crazy. So long as you respect these guidelines, you control your own voice.
We will provide ongoing feedback on the discussions our contributors create, how it's worked and how it can improve. We're all trying to get better. Continuous feedback, positive and negative, is part of the deal.
1-3 solid posts per month, of 500 words +/- a few.
Subject matter that is relevant to the future of our country. We'll let you decide what that is, but be aware that the Habs' latest move or Britney's haircut may not be it.
The enthusiasm and conviction to build this community of future Canadian leaders, beyond just your writing. You will become a leader on TFD.
A voice. A platform. A source of learning. A community.
An intelligent audience of people who will shape our country’s future. Is this a large community in numbers? We don’t know yet, but we’re betting that we’ll be pleasantly surprised by how far we can reach.
Careful design of the site, allowing your writing to come across clearly and intuitive discussions to emerge from it.
We're seeking people who can move this country forward with passion and an open mind. Is that you? Join us as a Contributor.