Canada West Forum Society is a non-profit incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Follow THIS LINK1 to support our effort and acquire a 2025 membership for $10. The easiest and least-cost way to contribute is by e-Transfer directed to canadawestforum@gmail.com. Funds will be immediately deposited into the society’s account at Vancity. Spending will be supervised by the five member Board of Directors. Please send us an email with your contact information. We respect privacy so your information will not shared outside this society. Our website privacy policy is explained HERE.
Canada West Forum was established:
To organize non-partisan forums for civil dialogue and to support learning about the humanities and social, physical, and formal sciences. Virtual and in-person forums shall introduce knowledgeable panels and expert guests and encourage the exchange of ideas with audience members.
The society aims to increase understanding of the causes and consequences of collective actions taken by people and institutions that exercise authority and influence. CWF supports educational organizations and individuals who promote lifelong learning.
People from large and small communities throughout British Columbia established this organization. Our objective is to have a group that reflects the diversity of our province.
The more people involved, the more effective we can be. Please consider friends and associates and invite people to support this group and participate at any level. It would be great to have young adults involved since a few of the organizers are in the second half of life, and their goal is to leave a better world for future generations.
We expect to assign researchers and a coordinator for each forum. Panel members and guests will hold informative, non-partisan, conflict-free conversations.
An effective online forum requires excellent technical quality. At a minimum, that means the use of professional-level webcams and microphones. Subject to further examinatin, it seems riverside.fm might be the best platform for recording multi-channel audio and 4K video. We will hire a professional editor to prepare programs.
These objectives require financial resources. Our preference is to avoid commercial sponsorships and seek funding from a community-minded granting agency. Once established, the society will apply to CRA for charitable status. With a large enough audience, income can be realized from distribution platforms such as YouTube.
Directors will not be paid for Board duties. If realized, funds surplus to the costs of forums and society administration will be applied to educational purposes as directed by members.
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