Elections
Welcome to the Election Section!
Information about Elections, Voting and the Canadian Democratic Process. Whether you are a youth, in school or out, a candidate or a parliamentarian, we have useful resources for you!
For Everyone
Youth Voting Statistics You Should Know
More Statistics about Youth and Voting
The Funding of Political Parties
Historical Information about Voting in Canada
10 More Reasons to Appreciate the Right to Vote
What do our representatives do anyway?
For Students
Special Information for Students
For Candidates & Parliamentarians
First... A Word about Tokenism:
Youth and Tokenism are two things which do not mix. At Apathy Is Boring, our aim is to aid and encourage youth to be part of the political process, to exercise and use their voice effectively. Tokenism is what complicates and damages this process. In order for youth to be drawn into the political conversation, they must understand that the desire to have them there is not to be a totem, something to be put on display so you can say “look, we represent youth issues, we have a young intern”…
Thus, to avoid tokenism, please ensure that your motivations for attracting youth to your work are genuine and that the invitation for a partnership comes from a place of reciprocity. Values to espouse which will attract youth:
• Honesty
• Respect
• Openness
• Tolerance
• Patience
• Acceptance
Check out Apathy Is Boring's youthfriendly.com for more accessible info on engaging youth in a respectful way.
Youth Voter Apathy and What You Can Do About It
Some Statistics about Youth and Voter Apathy You Need to Know
10 Tips on Engaging Young People in Your Party
Action Alerts
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Volunteer Rally for Whitehorse Heritage Festival
When: 01:20 PM July 5, 2008, Volunteers Needed, Immigration, by CICY -
"Democracy 4 Dummies" screening in Montreal
When: 09:00 PM June 25, 2008, Show Up, Art, by TheManProductions -
Katimavik: space still available for september!
Volunteers Needed, Youth, by Andréanne Katimavik -
Soirée citoyenne sur l'avenir du Québec
When: 07:00 PM June 19, 2008, Show Up, Other, by minreuchamps -
National Day of Action to Support First Nations!
When: 12:00 AM May 29, 2008, Join a Protest, Social Justice, by powless
Contact an MP
Elections
Find out about Canadian elections
Links
Katimavik, Leave out Violence, Youth Employment Services, Canada World Youth, Canada's SchoolNet, War Child Canada, Save our Democracy Meet Ups, Adbusters, Youth Action Network, Youth Speaks


