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Low voter turnout remains a major public policy issue in Canada. The decline reflects a generational phenomenon that can be attributed to low levels of political knowledge and civic literacy among young Canadians.
To acquire habits of democratic citizenship, such as voting, young people must be taught the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills. By practicing at an early age, students will be more inclined and prepared to participate in the future.
Student Vote election and non-election initiatives aim to begin a habit of democratic participation that will last a lifetime.
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Student Vote provides experiential learning opportunities that bring real life issues and democratic processes into the classroom.
By engaging young Canadians through the school system, Student Vote reaches all demographics of students – particularly those less likely to be involved in democratic institutions or politics, such as girls, new Canadians and visible minorities.
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All Student Vote programming is non-partisan and follows a student driven, teacher mentored and community supported engagement model.
Non Partisan: All Student Vote programming is strictly non-partisan.
Student Driven: A lead class or committee of students will take on the responsibility of engaging their peers in a Student Vote democratic exercise. When students have an opportunity to design and execute the project, the learning outcomes are amplified.
Teacher Mentored: Empowered by current and easy-to-use resources, teachers mentor their students in this experiential learning experience. Teachers act as volunteer ‘Team Leaders’ when facilitating Student Vote programs.
Community Supported: Everyone is more inclined to participate when they know the community is behind them and their contribution is valued. Student Vote community and media partnerships set precedent; in reach, scope and efficacy.
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Elections: To date, Student Vote has successfully designed and coordinated nine parallel election projects; three federal projects (2004, 2006, and 2008), five provincial projects (within the jurisdictions of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario), and one municipal project in Nova Scotia. More than 2 million students from across Canada have participated in these parallel elections.
Non-Elections: Student Vote has also experimented with other non-election programming over the past five years, including the 2004 Budget Debate, Great Canadian Job Interview, Students’ Assembly on Electoral Reform and Great Canadian Wish List.
View the 2008 Federal election results
View the 2009 BC Provincial results |
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