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Diana Funtana ESL Productions http://dianafuntanaesl.com

Every Vote Counts!

You call this “Democracy”?

Did you know … in 2011 61.1% of the voting population voted in Canada’s federal election? since 1992 voter turnout has been steadily decreasing? in British Columbia voter turnout has fallen from 70.5% in 1985 to 57.1% in 2013? a mere 26.4% of voters cast a ballet in Victoria’s 2013 civic election?

Inform yourself!

Attend public meetings and watch televis ion debates

Ask Questions ??????

Discuss the issues

Voting is not a privilege It’s a right!

For more information go to: your local constituency office Elections Canada website www.elections.ca

© 2014 Diane Engelhardt. All rights reserved. Audio script © 2014 Diane Engelhardt. All rights reserved.