2019 was supposed to be the year young Canadians finally got out and voted. Elections Canada thought it had the perfect strategy: Influencers. Because if our futures weren’t enough #inspo, surely a few nice words from Penny Oleksiak will get us to the polls. Did it work? We’ll never know
How often have you heard someone righteously declare they don’t vote because they just don’t know enough about the issues or candidates? It would be a wasted vote, they say. Well, guess what? Some other doofus with no idea what’s going on will vote and that’s just only marginally more productive
We’re reaching the anything-can-happen stage ahead of the 2019 federal vote. Which is probably reason enough to treat any election polls over the next month or so about as seriously as an election promise. Nevertheless, a recent Ipsos survey reveals a concerning attitude among Canadian voters. Namely, that of populism.
Canada’s ruling Liberal government is making a late push for the Millennial vote ahead of October’s federal election. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “Canadians shouldn’t be paying more for their already very expensive internet and communications services, and that is something we will take into account.” Two
Voter turnout usually isn’t a point of pride in Canada. Especially among the youth. In 2015, only 57.1% of eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 24 cast a ballot in the federal election. Meanwhile, almost 80% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 voted. Looking to bring
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