Established in 1993, the Democracy Education Network (DEN) was founded to address the need for Canadians to develop their democratic skills, especially in the areas of problem-solving and decision-making.

This need for democracy education in Canada has been determined through many studies by many governments and non-governmental institutions.  To see comments from those who have studied the problem, click here.

DEN does not promote any viewpoint on social issues. It focuses on helping Canadians participate effectively in decision-making processes with each other, and with governments and corporations.