youth vote Archives

Mark the date, mark your ballot: Increasing youth voter turnout in municipal elections.

Symmetry Public Relations4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

Hannah Baillie, Editor. Civic engagement amongst Canada’s youth population is declining. In the 2019 federal election, only 54 per cent of eligible voters aged 18-24 cast their ballot. And the problem extends well beyond federal politics. In Halifax’s 2016 municipal election, only 31.7 per cent of eligible voters turned out to vote. With the upcoming mayoral election on…

I want my Canada back: Social media and the youth vote

Symmetry Public Relations9 years ago5 years ago04 mins

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…