This past election, the voter turn out wasn't at all that impressive or what the government expected it to be. The lack of voters is due to a number of causes; Many people are of the opinion that it is our civic duty to vote, and claim that it exercises our democratic rights. Some feel that not voting also voices one's opinion and can send a message to the government. Some feel that it is also our democratic right to exercise not to vote. Some of the main causes that effect the problem with voting in Canada is that most of the voters do not know or understand the issues that are at hand, and do not feel comfortable supporting a party that could in turn lead them to victory. Others feel that their vote will not make a difference especially when a particular party holds such a majority of the popular vote. One
Another major factor for not voting is that in Canada we truly do not have a alternative national party to take on the Liberal government. We all know that the Alliance party is strong in western Canada only. The Parti Quebecois represents only the people of Quebec and the Conservative party is fighting to survive along with the NDP. Also, do the Canadian people really know the names of the leaders and the party they represent? Do they really like what's on the ballot?
The biggest issue facing Canada is finding ways to create interest among the age group between the ages of eighteen through twenty-five. This age group is the future of Canada and is the age group that the politicians are trying to penetrate. Yet this is the age group that shows the least amount of interest when it comes to voting. In conclusion, the biggest issue facing Canad
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