Loreena speaks about hope and trust and the central role they play in upholding democracy. And protecting democracy, she reminds us, begins in your own backyard. That’s why she is adding her voice to a local citizens’ group concerned that proposed plans for a controversial glass factory lack transparency and public consultation. She and other concerned citizens in Stratford, Canada are holding their local city council to account for failing to consult its citizenry while demanding transparency and integrity. At a time when people’s trust in their governments is declining, she believes this is more important than ever before.