An issues-based election is always more productive than one filled with personal attacks on party leaders – don’t you agree?
So, if we want to see our priority issues discussed during the next few weeks leading up to the federal election on October 21st, we need to demand that these issues be discussed.
At Fix Our Schools, we continue to prioritize school conditions as an issue in this federal election and the important role that school infrastructure plays in the lives and education of our young people. With this in mind, we will be asking the following questions:
- Will you ensure that all First Nations schools are safe, healthy, clean, well-maintained and a reasonable distance from their homes? Will you also ensure that students attending First Nations schools have access to clean water and sanitation?
- Will federal infrastructure funding will be directed to repairing, renewing and rebuilding the critical public infrastructure we call public schools in this country?
What are your priority issues for this federal election?
- Childcare?
- Climate change/Environment?
- Economy?
- Gun control?
- Healthcare?
- Housing?
- Immigration?
- Indigenous reconciliation?
- Jobs?
- What else do you prioritize as a key issue for this federal election?
If you’re interested in following the platforms of each of the six main parties, you may find this CBC site helpful. And finally, here are some easy opportunities for you to ensure your priority issues get discussed:
- Ask your local candidates when they knock on your door campaigning
- Send your local candidates an email or give their office a call, asking them their position/proposed solution for your priority issues
- Attend a local candidates debate and ask about your priority issues in that forum
- Contact media by sending a letter to the editor – either your local newspaper or a national news outlet
- Talk with your network about your priority issues and find out theirs!