Voting In Canada

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Since 2006, Canada has been led by the Conservative Party, under the influence of Stephen Harper. This could change on the 19th of October, 2015, when Canadians will come together in their respective voting locations to either re-elect Harper’s Conservative Party or to select a new leading political party. In recent years; however, Canadians have not been taking advantage of having the benefit of a democratic system. Being able to vote is about having a responsibility and showing pride for your country yet the Canadian government has been experiencing a steady decline in voters between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four. This phenomenon could be due to a great number of factors; although, none could reason with the fact that this age group …show more content…
More often than not they believe in the conspiracies that they are being told, rather than researching the parties to find out the truth for themselves. Additionally, millennials and people in general are continually exposed to propaganda by the political competition, rather than legitimate campaigning from these parties. According to an article published on The Globe and Mail, “One reason for the declining turnout is a deep shift in social values” (Adams & Flumian, 2015). Millennials have been effected in such a great way that they are so determined to defy the tradition of voting. Many have been conditioned to think that there is no value in fighting for something that already seems hopeless, really emphasizing the need for this generation to become more aware of the issues facing their nation. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the political parties themselves need to become more aware of their actions if they truly intend to do well for the country. Honest and meaningful votes would mean well-informed citizens and ultimately, a wise generation of voters. It would have great, positive effects on Canadian culture as a …show more content…
For instance, throughout the years in which children are being taught, elementary schools touch on politics in their Canadian Studies classes, but at such a young age, children are not likely to retain this information very well. During the more mature stages of their lives, high schools provide politics courses; however, it is taught for only half of one semester out of the total of eight semesters of their high school careers. There are also additional civics courses, but it is not mandatory for students to select them. Going from the basic teachings of elementary school to the measly high school course, as well as the optional politics classes, does not make politics a thriving subject when in search for a large young-voter