We are citizens first | Daphne Bramham | TEDxStanleyPark

To be a citizen is a powerful thing. It provides us with an unprecedented sense of belonging because it comes with responsibilities, rights, privileges and entitlements. Yet, these days a ‘citizen’ is a rare term in the political lexicon. Over the past 30 years, it’s been devalued and replaced with the word ‘taxpayer’. Daphne Bramham is an award-winning journalist and author based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at