Cancelled

March 30, 2020 - Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Captain William Spry Community Centre
16 Sussex St , Halifax 
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The Effective (Senior) Citizen: How to Work with Politicians to Get Things Done

​Many seniors have the time and interest to engage with public-policy issues. Whether it’s street-level issues like speeding or garbage collection, or provincial issues like pharmacare, or national issues like the Canada Pension Plan, we all have an interest in getting things done and getting it right. But how? How do we get (and keep) the attention of politicians? Why aren’t politicians listening?
GRAHAM STEELE was a member of the Nova Scotia legislature from 2001 to 2013.  He was Nova Scotia’s Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2012, and later Minister of Economic & Rural Development and Tourism.
After leaving elected office in 2013, Graham could be heard weekly on CBC Nova Scotia television and radio, commenting on Nova Scotia politics.
Graham’s book about his experience in the legislature and government, titled What I Learned About Politics, became a bestseller when it was released in 2014.  His second book, published in 2017, is The Effective Citizen: How to Make Politicians Work For You. It’s a practical manual for citizens who have to work with politicians but aren’t sure how.
More recently, Graham was an award-winning professor of business law in the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University. He currently qualifies for the senior discount at one large retail chain, and looks forward to more.

Public lecture series

Originally named Special Lectures, the series was renamed in 2012 to honour the late Dr. Ken Rozee, an outstanding microbiologist, a noted university professor, historian, mentor, and friend, widely recognized for his contributions to research and teaching.  A former president of SCANS, Ken was always interested in sharing his science, his love of history and his other interests with students young and old. 
The name "Memorial Lectures" was changed to "Public Lectures" in 2016.  These lectures serve to honour all recently-deceased SCANS members. 
A list of the past public lectures held in HRM is available here.
NOTE:
  • Lectures are open to all. Registration is not required.
  • There is no charge for the lectures but freewill donations are gratefully accepted.  Suggested donation: $5.  A donation box will be available.  Proceeds will be used to support future SCANS activities.
  • Please do NOT wear scents to lectures: some SCANS members have allergies.
  • CANCELLATIONS: If a Public Lecture must be cancelled, a notice will be posted on the SCANS homepage under 'Announcements'. During storm season, cancellations will be posted on the CBC Storm Centre website.