Editor:
Let’s Rock the Vote this Oct. 19 in Canada’s 42nd general election.
In 2011, 40 per cent of eligible voters stayed home and the Conservative Party achieved a majority with just 24 per cent of the eligible vote. More people didn’t vote than voted for any single party! You could say that apathy won the last election.
In 2011 about two-thirds of eligible young voters did not vote. That is around 1.8 million people! And there are probably a few million more first-time voters coming down the pipe this time.
Tell your kids and grandkids that a wave of young people voting could be a real game changer and getting out to vote could be the most important thing you do this year. Politicians are making decisions about your future: health care, education, the environment, public transit, housing, etc.
First-time voters can register in person with ID at the Elections Canada office in Trail Bay Mall, open seven days a week.
All voters can see if they are registered online or check ID requirements at electionscanada.ca.
Like Rick Mercer says, “Scare the heck out of the politicians” and Vote 2015!
Bette Chadwick, Get Out the Vote, Sechelt
