Why I Vote

Canadian Federal Election Resources

Websites:

• Student Vote
• Vote Party

Videos:

• A Message From Ashley Callingbull
• A Message From Rick Mercer
• Register for Student Vote 2015
• Government and Democracy
• The Right to Vote
• Our Electoral System
• Levels of Government
• Canadian Politics Explained
• Canadian Democracy 101
• How Do I Get Elected?
• How the Canadian Government Works
• How First Past the Post Voting Works
• The 900 Mile Ballot How do elections work in Canada
• Stephen Harper Interview with Peter Mansbridge
• Elizabeth May Interview with Peter Mansbridge
• Tom Mulcair Interview with Peter Mansbridge
• Justin Trudeau Interview with Peter Mansbridge
• REPLAY: Maclean’s National Leaders Debate

Students in Mr. Belsey’s Social Studies classes at Springbank Middle School are asking adults the question, “Why do you vote?”

They are hoping that parents, other family members, teachers and special guests will help them understand the importance of Democracy by taking a few minutes to respond to this essential question.

Responses can be shared in writing, as well as audio or video recordings.

Thank you to all those who take the time to contribute to our project!

A special thank  you goes out to the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and their Imagine Action -Discover Democracy Program for their support for our project!