Chelsea Tucker For most of society, politics is on the back burner in their everyday lives. Should a scandal erupt or an election be looming, their interest piques. Other than that, personal matters tend to win society’s attention. The same can’t be said for Chad Bowie, campaign manager for the Progress Conservatives in the 2017…
By Mabel Weng In the 2015Canadian federal election, social media played a key role in increasing the youth vote (age 18-24) and electing the Liberal Party. Viral videos and social media campaigns helped young voters feel engaged and a sense of responsibility to vote. This election demonstrated the power and influence of online trends that…
Cassey Deveau Although the federal election is over, you can still learn how to be a compelling public speaker from politicians. For politicians, communicating messages effectively during an election is key to their success. Debates, press conferences, interviews and public appearances all involve public speaking. On October 7, Halifax-West candidates Geoff Regan (Liberal Party), Joanne…
