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The Most Important Election in Canadian History…

Running a campaign while being a full time student poses certain challenges - the lack of sleep, less time to work on essays, not enough hours in the day to knock on doors… did I mention the lack of sleep?

So, why did I decide to run? Because this is the most important election in Canadian history. On October 14th, young Canadians across the country will be called upon to choose between the politics of the past and the policies of the future - between a future of economic uncertainty, environmental scarcity, and social exclusion or a prosperous and inclusive society rooted in environmental sustainability.

It is easy to lose faith in the political process. However, the prescription for political corruption is more participation not less! We each play an important part in the changes that must occur - whether by voting for the first time, or the first in many years; by volunteering with a local organization or organizing the communities we live.

In fact, young voters have the most to both lose and gain in this election because it is the youth of this country that will inherit the problems of the present. We must stand up for our future and demand the kind of politics and policies that are needed to address the crises we face as a nation and as a planet.

That is why I am running and why I know you will vote on October 14th.

For more information on Grace Yogaretnam visit graceyogaretnam.ca.

[Ed. note: For more information on Election 2008 and the other parties visit muchmusic.com/beloud].

Posted on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at 2:53 pm by Grace Yogaretnam and is filed under Election 2008.

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