About

Global Civic Policy Society was founded by Sam Sullivan when he was Mayor of the City of Vancouver. Toward the end of his 15 years as City Councillor and Mayor he committed to creating an organization for research and reflection on local government and citizenship.

Forum for Reflection

Global Civic provides a forum for those who have dedicated their lives to local government through public office or the civil service.

Citizen Knowledge

Global Civic believes in the importance of an educated citizenry. The society supports the exploration of new techniques to increase citizen knowledge.

In Memoriam

The Global Civic Policy Society acknowledges with great sadness the passing away of Abraham Rogatnick who had agreed to become the Founding Chair of the Advisory Board. Sam Sullivan, the Founder and CEO, had numerous conversations with Abraham in developing the ideas and initiatives of the Society. The following is the Obituary and an article written in the Vancouver Magazine.