Democracy Dialogues

The mission of the Democratic Engagement Exchange is to build a vibrant and inclusive democracy where everyone living in Canada can contribute. Together, we can build healthy communities and find solutions to our most pressing challenges. For too many Canadians our democracy isn't working. One third of Canadians report they never talk about politics. In the last federal election, eight million eligible Canadian voters chose not to vote.

Democratic Engagement Exchange

A free virtual series which will answer some of our biggest questions and concern we have about democracy during COVID-19.

<p>This free virtual series answers some of the biggest questions and concerns we have about democracy, political power, and a just and effective response during a pandemic.</p><p>During this pandemic there is a clear focus on the ability of our healthcare and economic systems to respond to the immediate crisis. This series unpacks the <em>political dimensions</em> of COVID-19; how decisions are made, the stark power inequalities, how people are organizing their communities, and how we elect leaders.</p><h3>-</h3><h3>NEXT IN THE SERIES:</h3><p></p><h3>JUNE 23</h3><p><strong>If we build it will they vote? The experience of on-campus voting in the 2019 federal election</strong></p><p><strong>Tuesday, June 23 - 1:00PM ET</strong></p><p><strong>Led by: Miriam Lapp &amp; Kaitlin McKenzie, Elections Canada &amp; Taylor Deasley, Ryerson Votes</strong></p><p>Today young people are powerfully engaging our democracy, on the streets and online and they are changing the world. But there is still power left untapped.  Young people do not vote at the same rate as older people. </p><p>Join us for a conversation with Taylor Deasley a young leader who is changing that.  And Miriam Lapp, from Elections Canada, who will consider the barriers to participation that young people face and one program they have taken to reduce those barriers. Miriam will provide an overview of newly released data from Elections Canada, providing the context for where, when and ways students are voting. Student organizer Taylor will talk about Ryerson Votes, an initiative she spearheaded which resulted in a 55% increase in on campus turnout at Ryerson in 2019, the largest increase in Ontario and the third largest in Canada. </p>

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