We’ve all heard at least one complaint about the “unfairness” of our most recent federal election. But when we compare the voting process today to the voting process fifty years ago in racially segregated America, our democracy suddenly seems much more free and equal. But how exactly was this old voting process “unfair”? Look no…
“To young Canadians… I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future.” – Jack Layton Source Election day is just around the corner.…
Living in North America, in a country like Canada, it can be easy to overlook the many basic rights we have as citizens that others across the globe lack. While that may seem like a curious phenomenon to us, it is a reality for women, especially in the Middle East. Saudi has long been considered…
What are the perks of being of legal age? Other than the “partying” privileges and whatnot? VOTING! That’s right. Who’s excited for the election on May 2? And this is the big one, it’s the one that determines who the new Prime Minister is. This is the first time Canada has ever experienced a non-confidence…
About Youth Can Vote: Lester B. Pearson High School was one of a few high schools in Calgary who have participated in the Youth Can Vote program. Youth Can Vote is a youth driven program created by Youth Central that helps educate and promote the election process. The main goal as stated from the Youth Can Vote…