Why is it important for you to talk about social issues
in the 2008 federal election?
Because democracy is most effective when citizens engage in
dialogue about the kind of society they want to live in.
Canada Votes Papers 2008 is a tool that gives you:
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Information about 13 social issues affecting Canadian Communities
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Sample questions to ask your candidates about social issues
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Links to more resources
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Inspiration to vote on October 14, 2008
By getting involved you can help shape the community in
which you live.
Canada Votes Papers 2008 is a pan-Canadian collaboration
between SPARC BC, Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, Community
Development Halton, Human Development Council St. John, and Canadian Council on
Social Development. Social planning organizations across the country are helping
to strengthen communities and work on social justice issues. We also recognize
the need to work together around key issues affecting our communities. We have
come together to provide this publication on the federal election because we
believe that democracy works best when citizens engage in dialogue on important
issues.