At Canadian Active Voice (CAV), we believe that real change starts with real conversation — but it doesn’t end there.
Our Fireside Chat Civic Engagement Series is not just about dialogue. It’s about building a shared understanding that leads to collective action.
These sessions bring together municipal, provincial, and federal leaders with citizens, business owners, youth, and community advocates.
Together, they explore the most pressing issues facing Canadian communities — from housing and employment to healthcare and inclusion.
Each Fireside Chat Civic Engagement session is a space to learn, reflect, and most importantly, collaborate.
Why Fireside Chats Work
They create a more intimate and relaxed environment than formal events or town halls.
They allow time for deep listening, thoughtful reflection, and genuine exchange.
They invite a diverse range of voices to be heard — including those often left out of traditional political spaces.
This approach ensures that the conversation is not dominated by any one person or perspective.
It becomes a platform where shared solutions can emerge.
Outcomes that Go Beyond Words
Ideas from these sessions are used to shape CAV’s policy priorities and strategic planning.
Insights are shared with elected officials and government departments to influence future decisions.
Young leaders and volunteers use these sessions as civic learning tools, helping them build skills and confidence to lead in their own communities.
Fireside Chat Civic Engagement is not just a concept — it’s a practice that fuels action.
Shifting the Tone of Civic Engagement
Our Fireside Chat Civic Engagement sessions are also helping shift the tone of civic engagement.
They reduce polarization and increase understanding by focusing on what unites us rather than what divides us.
Strategically, these sessions are building a culture of trust, cooperation, and responsiveness between citizens and those in power.
They’re helping create a civic ecosystem where people don’t just speak — they’re heard, and where leaders don’t just promise — they respond.
Join the Journey
If you believe in the power of dialogue to drive meaningful change, we invite you to be part of this journey.
To host a Fireside Chat Civic Engagement session, recommend a guest, or attend an upcoming session, visit www.canadianactivevoice.ca.