Connect with Democracy

What is Democracy?

• Government by the people, for the people

• Goes beyond voting

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Why Connect with Democracy?

• Be an agent of change

• Don’t let the world pass you by

• Have your voice heard

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Be Informed• Politics affects every

aspect of your life• We live in an age of

information– Consume news

(online, TV, paper, etc.)

– Read books on subjects that interest us

– Watch documentaries

– Attend meetings

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Think Critically• Abundance of

information – how to sort it?

• Critical thinking leads to wise decisions

• How to begin to think critically?

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Have Discussions• Talk about

politics or issues that matter to you

• Be passionate about the important things

• Share ideas any way you can

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Become Active in Your Community

• Help your neighbour

• Volunteer• Join a

community association

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Become Active in Your Community

• Start a community-based initiative

• Attend open city council meetings

• Vote in local elections

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Get Political!• Make the

connection • Vote• Contact your MP• Join a party• Volunteer for an

election campaign• Become a

candidate

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Summary1. Be informed2. Think critically3. Have

discussions4. Become active

in your community

5. Get involved !

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