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Federal Election
Tuesday
October 14, 2008
Want
to know where the major parties stand on issues of importance
to you? View our party platform comparison matrix, sorted by
issue and updated frequently, so you can see at-a-glance where
parties stand on a wide variety of topics.
Latest
Update: October 13, 2008
*This
chart requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
You can download it for free below
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Ask
Your Candidates a Question
Do
you have an issue, but aren't sure how to have it heard
at a your local public forum?
Follow
our easy Question
Building Tool and make sure your voice is heard!
Voter
Registration
If
you have not yet received your voter registration card,
you can find out how to register to vote by phoning
Elections Canada at:
1.800.463.6868
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Election
Tip of the Day:
Did
you know that voter turn out actually rose in the last
federal election?
According
to www.cbc.ca, in 2004 only 61% of registered voters came
to vote, while in 2006 it was closer to 64.7%
Not
sure what identification and proof of address you can
use to vote? Check your voter registration card, or go
to www.elections.ca
for a list of possible identification you can use
at the polls.
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This
is the last full week of campaigning. Make sure
you get all the information you need this week to
be sure of your vote on October 14. If you missed
the Leaders Debate last week you can still download
it in either English or French from www.cpac.ca
video
on demand |
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Gender
Breakdown of Candidates in 2008 Federal Election*
*Current
as of September 30, 2008 confirmed by party media teams
Federal
Election 2008
"Let's
Hear From Women"
"Will
Women Decide the Election?" asks Maclean's Magazine
"Only
if Canadians hear from us" says YWCA
Canada
Read
the Story
"Who's
Afraid of Elizabeth May?" YWCA Canada calls for a woman's
voice in election debate
Read
the Story
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What
Is One Woman One Vote?
This program was created to provide women
with information about how they can become active participants in
shaping the public agenda on policies and issues that impact their
lives. One Woman One Vote is a non-partisan initiative
encouraging women to vote. This web site contains information on
how and why the initiative was created and also identifies various
ways that you can become involved. The initiative is about change,
and so is our website, visit us often to see what's new and learn
more about us. We welcome your input and participation, you can
make a difference! |
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Why
Vote?
Because:
You
can- the YWCA works in countries around the world
encouraging women to
vote - many fear reprisal and for
their personal safety as they fight for their right to place
a mark on a ballot beside a candidate’s name
You care
how we are viewed on the provincial, national, and
international stages
You
care about cost of living, education, childcare,poverty, violence
against women, and other issues such as health care
Your
choice matters as much as the choice of your spouse, or your
boss, or your partner, or a millionaire CEO, or a homeless person
- unless you make no choice at all
You
like the way things are, and want to make sure they stay the
same
You
are unhappy with the way things are, and want to make sure
they change in the direction you want.
Vote.
It's your Voice.
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