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Student Vote uses an election as a teachable moment and enables teachers to bring democracy alive in the classroom. The activities are intended to inform students about government and the electoral process, encourage research into the choices, and foster discussion among students and their families. On Student Vote Day, students cast ballots for the official candidates running in their school’s electoral district. The results are shared publicly after the general election.
Youth Voices: Canada’s Priorities is a national program that combines civic education and critical thinking about public policy. Students learn how governments set priorities, examine major announcements and policy decisions, and explore current issues facing the country from multiple perspectives. In the culminating activity, youth share their own views on what should matter most for Canada through a national consultation survey. The results are shared with Members of Parliament and federal decision-makers.
Rep Day connects students with their elected representatives for a virtual or in-person meeting. Rep Day aims to break down negative stereotypes that young people have of politicians and the political process, and help them develop a better understanding of and sense of trust in the people and institutions within our democracy. Students are invited to share their concerns and engage in discussion about current issues.
CTRL-F is a digital media literacy program developed to help students identify false and misleading information online, and locate credible sources. Named for the keyboard shortcut for ‘find,’ CTRL-F teaches quick, evidence-based strategies for evaluating the reliability of sources and claims.
PoliTalks aims to cultivate the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to participate constructively in political discussions. The activities help students practice active listening, perspective-taking, and respectful self-expression skills, and build relevant contextual awareness.
Democracy Bootcamp is a professional development conference for teachers designed to improve their democratic engagement and delivery of CIVIX programming. By sharing an insider’s look at campaigns, exploring research and trends, and introducing new tools, Democracy Bootcamp enhances teachers’ capacity and commitment to civic education.
Youth Parliament of Canada brings together youth aged 16-20 from across the country for a multi-day national bilingual model parliament simulation in Ottawa. In addition to debating in the Senate, participants also have the opportunity to tour national landmarks, meet with politicians, and learn more about political processes.
