On the topic of engagement, first past the post makes everyone disengaged. Electoral reform (rep by pop, etc.) would drastically reduce wasted votes (especially in the federal/provincial elections) and thus should produce a more engaged electorate.
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Originally Posted by Cscutch
Also with the younger crowd... Some of the aldermanic candidates have been spending a lot of time at the post secondary schools as well trying to drum up support.
Ward 1 and Mayor Forums held in Mac Hall
Mayor Speed dating held at MRU
Mayor Forum held @ SAIT
Arts Vote Mayor Forum, younger crowd.
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Neither of these two events did much for youth engagment. The forum at SAIT was for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and looked like it was primarily attended by their members (also heard it was paid admission). The MRU event was only 20 pre-selected students asking questions with no audience. The U of C mayoral forum, however, was quite well attended.