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Democracy can’t be sexy
until we understand what it means.
Youth in Canada are disengaged from politics and the numbers from the last federal elections show it. In order to facilitate the debate, we use the Facts section of the website to provide Canadian youth with a valuable source of information about Canadian politics and the vocabulary that goes along with it. This section includes a glossary, brief histories and contemporary understanding of various segments of leadership, NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and pertinent articles.
News
Articles
- A History of Voting Rights in Canada
by Apathy is Boring — July 22, 2008 - Top 10 Social Networks for Social Change
by Apathy is Boring Vollunteer Jennifer — July 15, 2008 - The Greying of Canadian Political Parties and What Needs to be Done
by Apathy is Boring Volunteer Stephen — July 11, 2008
Government Programs
NGOs
NGO - three letters you might have seen tossed around that seem to be doing something, but what? NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organisation, which means a non-profit group or association that acts outside of institutionalised political structures.
Bill Tracking Database
The Great Bill Tracking Database. Great resources on keeping track of Bills.
