Not a political party, not an organization — an organically growing, non-partisan movement brewed up by Democracy Watch. If Canadians spent as much time writing politicians about their concerns as they spend buying, making and drinking coffee, we would have the good, democratic governments and responsible big businesses we want. Politicians get very worried if only a few hundred voters write to them. Unlike the Tea Party movement in the U.S., the CoffeeParty.ca movement is pushing only for well- …

The goal of this meetup is to bring together people who are interested in the Toronto real estate market who want to make intelligent decisions when it comes to making the biggest purchase of their life. We organize panel discussions, group meetings and business luncheons in which professionals of the real estate business will discuss many current issues in the Toronto real estate market from tax incentives to closing costs. Meet other local people who are looking to buy a home. Gather and shar …

The gift economy represents a shift from consumption to contribution, transaction to trust, scarcity to abundance and isolation to community. - Charles Eisenstein Gift Circle's are an ancient practice that’s weaving its way into our modern world – and it’s about creating an alternative economy based on sharing. The distinctive feature of a gift economy is that people give of their possessions and services with no expectation of return. I got the idea to start my own Gift Circle after reading …

This group is for people who are interested in Bitcoin, the open source, peer-to-peer payment network and currency that's taking the world by storm. Come to: Learn what makes Bitcoin different from banks, government currencies and precious metals Learn and teach how to use Bitcoin to increase your financial privacy and security Discuss politics and economics as they relate to Bitcoin Barter, trade, and network for a more resilient local economy Buy and sell Bitcoins For more information about …

Looking for Syracuse Area Makers! Are you an inventor, skilled craftsperson, engineer, or artist who could benefit from a workshop or meeting space to tinker and develop your ideas or products? Do you wish you had access to a wide variety of specialized tools but can't afford to buy them, or can't justify the expense for only a project or two? Do you learn best from hands-on experience, and value practical knowledge and skill that can be used immediately? Do you yearn for the company of other ma …

Meet others in your town interested in the growing movement to buy and eat locally.