Politicians, community leaders and members of the public to brainstorm future
of southwestern Ontario at TVO's Agenda with Steve Paikin On the Road event
- TWO-Day interactive event kicks off in
- Register for daylong workshop taking place on
- Live, on-location broadcast airs
AgendaCamps are TVO-hosted, participant-led community forums that will bring together community leaders, policymakers, members of the public and anchor and senior editor Steve Paikin to share ideas about the future of
"I've been amazed by the richness of ideas that come out of these AgendaCamps," says Steve Paikin. "And it hasn't been only the politicians and CEOs leading discussions. We've had everyone from retired people, to farmers and miners, teachers and students that have contributed in a big way. After all, there's no monopoly on good ideas."
Some of the participants at the London AgendaCamp include: - Irene Mathyssen, NDP MP for London-Fanshawe - Glen Pearson Liberal Member of Parliament for London North Centre - Amit Chakma, President, University of Western Ontario - Khalil Ramal, Liberal MPP for London-Fanshawe - Paul Berton, Editor-in-Chief, London Free Press
Anyone wishing to participate can do so by going to www.tvo.org/agendacamp to register. This is a collaborative community effort so participants are also encouraged to submit proposals for discussion sessions and leave comments at the same site. The discussions and ideas coming out of AgendaCamp will help shape the live broadcast of The Agenda with Steve Paikin the following night,
"TVO is part of the social fabric of Ontario," says TVO's Chief Executive Officer Lisa de Wilde. "And our On the Road events are all about building cohesive communities by enabling a province-wide conversation on what we need to become a global leader for the 21st century. It's a great example of what makes public television in Ontario so unique: our goal is to make a positive difference in people's lives."
Members of the public can also go to tvo.org/agendacamp for free tickets to be part of the live audience on
The next dates for Agenda on the Road are: February 28 and March 1, 2010 - Brockville March 21 and 22, 2010 - Timmins
About TVO
TVO is Ontario's public educational media organization and a trusted source of interactive educational content that informs, inspires and stimulates curiosity and thought. TVO's vision is to empower people to be engaged citizens of Ontario through educational media. For more information, visit tvo.org.
Where to find TVO
Cable channel 2 (channel may vary in some areas), Bell TV channel 265, Shaw Direct channel 353.
For further information: Media contacts: Paul Ginis, TVO Communications, (416) 484-2600 x2445, [email protected]; Angela Garde, TVO Communications, (416) 484-2600 x2305, [email protected]
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