TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2021 /CNW/ – Thousands of Canadian teachers are using the Student Vote Canada program to bring democracy, politics or real-life issues into the classroom.
This national parallel election provides students under the voting age with an opportunity to experience the voting process firsthand.
More than 7,500 schools are registered to participate in the program, representing all 338 ridings across Canada.
“The response from teachers has been phenomenal and it reflects their strong commitment to this exercise. We sincerely thank the teachers who are making the time for the program, especially within the first two weeks of the school year,” said Taylor Gunn, President of CIVIX.
Student Vote is the leading parallel election program in the world, based on scale, depth and measurable outcomes.
CIVIX has collaborated with Elections Canada to deliver the Student Vote program to schools during federal elections since 2004.
“We are proud to invest in Student Vote Canada so that schools across the country can offer this hands-on learning experience to their students. Research has shown that the program increases students’ knowledge of politics and elections, promotes political discussion, enhances their sense of civic duty, and strengthens their future intentions to vote,” said Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
The Student Vote results are tabulated by electoral district and released publicly following the close of polls on September 20.
BACKGROUND:
Student Vote is a program of CIVIX. Student Vote Canada is presented in collaboration with Elections Canada.
CIVIX is a non-partisan registered Canadian charity dedicated to building the skills and habits of active and informed citizenship among school-aged youth.
Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament.
SOURCE CIVIX
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