rabble.ca series - Whose Vote?
rabble.ca series - Whose Vote?
rabble.ca was one of the first media outlets to report on problems with the Fair Elections Act. In this series we'll continue our examination of voter rights, voter engagement mobilizations, and what voters can do to ensure their voices are heard in #exln42.
More at rabble.ca/issues/elections
Oct 16 2015
| by Tyson Kelsall |
Leadnow's strategic voting campaign to get rid of Harper has sparked controversy after endorsing NDP candidate Mira Oreck over Liberal Jody Wilson-Raybould.
Oct 15 2015
| by H.G. Watson |
Are wedge issues like the niqab controversy starting to play a role in key ridings? In Hull-Aylmer that could be the case as the Liberals and NDP battle it out.
Oct 15 2015
| by H.G. Watson |
Labour is closely watching the race in Regina-Lewvan where NDP candidate Erin Weir closely trails Conservative Trent Fraser.
Oct 14 2015
| by Cory Collins |
Fomerly a strong NDP outpost, will the retirement of Yvon Godin leave the Acadie-Bathurst seat up for grabs?
Oct 13 2015
| by Brent Patterson |
While it's too early to say whether there will be a higher overall voter turnout this election, the indications look positive.
Oct 13 2015
| by Karl Nerenberg |
Elections Canada temporary staff tried turning away people with valid ID. Do not let that happen to you. Know the law and know your rights.
Oct 13 2015
| by Claire McWatt |
Although mock elections are still a common teaching tool, they’re unrealistic, glossing over the barriers to convenience, made worse by The Fair Elections Act.
Oct 13 2015
| by Angela Misri |
Back to your polling station, not your Internet cafe. Trusting the numbers is still the biggest obstacle to iVoting at the federal level.
Oct 13 2015
| by Dylan Penner |
The outcome of election 2015 is far from certain. And when Harper loses it will be -- at least in part -- because movements showed him the door.
Oct 12 2015
| by Tyson Kelsall |
The Alberta federal NDP are poised for victory in new riding Edmonton Griesbach, which would double their seats in Alberta.