And by extension, not for Stephen Harper. I can’t figure out how to embed this, so head on over here and listen to a little ditty that Mike McCormick of the Arrogant Worms knocked together for his current member of parliament, Cheryl Gallant.
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John Oliver Would Really Like You To Vote, But Not For Stephen Harper
The bit about the $5000 fine or the 6 month jail stretch might be a tad overblown since the law as I understand it is that foreigners can’t tangibly influence a Canadian to vote for or against somebody (bribery, basically), but John Oliver’s segment about the Canadian election is still worth a watch. It’s around …
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You Have Lots Of Time To Vote
Yes, we’re reminding you to vote…again. This will be the last time, I promise. Maybe. Seriously though, vote. You wouldn’t want Raffi to be sad, would you? The main reason I’m posting this is to remind you of something that a lot of people forget or don’t know. You have time to vote, even if …
A Musical Plea To Vote
Here’s yet another protest song. So, if you agree, please, please, pleasepleaseplease, please, please please please please get out and vote tomorrow! Don’t make her write any more verses. Did I say please enough? Did I? Even if you don’t agree, get out and vote. And…to whoever wrote this, say what you really think! Don’t …
Uber Offers A Nice Election Day Service, Screws It Up Massively
We like Uber. We’ve mentioned that once or twice. But when somebody needs hell we’re going to give it to them, and I think Uber needs a little right now. They’re doing a nice thing, in theory. On election day (October 19th, 2015), they’re offering free rides to and from polling stations up to $15 …
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Free Legal Help For Eligible Voters In Hamilton Turned Away At The Polls On October 19th
Hopefully none of you will need it, but this could be handy info to have in your back pocket just in case the new rules in Harper’s Unfair Elections Act give you or someone you know any trouble at the polls tomorrow. Local lawyer Craig Burley is offering his services free of charge on Monday …
Audio Voting Machines Are Impractical And Braille Candidate Lists Have Been Around A While. How Did I Not Know These Things?
A bit in this article about the challenges of accessible voting for the disabledcaught my eye. At the polls, visually impaired voters will now have access to magnifiers and voting screens that let in more light, as well as previously available resources like braille candidate lists and templates that, theoretically, allow a person to mark …
Why Niqabs Are An Election Issue
Rick Mercer pretty much nails it right here. On a side note, am I the only one who has trouble typing the word Niqab without putting a U in it? I seriously just did it again.
Great Minds Think Alike, Because We Tell Them To
I understand that political parties have talking points that everyone is supposed to stick to especially around election time, but this is a little much. The video, posted by PressProgress, combined speeches uploaded on YouTube this week by 13 MPs, including GTA MPs Mike Wallance, Wladyslaw Lizon, and John Carmichael. The video includes clips of …
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Blue Rodeo Would Really Like You To Vote, But Not For Stephen Harper
Blue Rodeo – Stealin’ All My Dreams “Blue Rodeo does not always speak with one voice. However we feel collectively that the current administration in Canada has taken us down the wrong path. We do not seem to be the compassionate and environmentally conscious nation we once were. As respectful as we are of the …
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