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Hamilton Spectator
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Prince Rupert youth buck B.C. trend in student vote
Students at six Prince Rupert Schools bucked the trend in B.C. and the riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley by electing Taylor Bachrach of the NDP in a mock federal vote ahead of the actual election on April 28. Charles Hays Secondary School, Annunciation School, Prince Rupert Middle School, Conrad Street Elementary School, Lax Kxeen Elementary School and Roosevelt Park Community School participated in the 2025 federal student vote. Designed to introduce kids to politics and foster participation, Student Vote Canada offers students the opportunity to explore parties and platforms, debate the issues and cast ballots for the actual candidates. Between the six schools that held mock elections, the incumbent Taylor Bachrach of the New Democratic Party of Canada received a total of 212 out of 520 votes, or 40.77 per cent. Ellis Ross of the Conservative Party of Canada received 151 votes, or 29.04 per cent, while Liberal Party of Canada candidate Inderpal Dhillon finished third with 68 votes, or 13.08 per cent. Adeana Young of the Green Party of Canada received 60 votes, or 11.54 per cent. Christian Heritage Party of Canada leader Rod Taylor received 29 votes, or 5.58 per cent. The breakdown of voting in each school follows. Charles Hays Secondary School The secondary school voted to re-elect Bachrach as MP, giving him 48.6 per cent of the vote. Ross finished second with 25.5 per cent, while Dhillon finished with 13.3 per cent. Young got 7.8 per cent and Taylor got 4.7 per cent. Annunciation School Ross won in a landslide at the Annunciation School with 58.9 per cent of the votes. Bachrach and Dhillon each finished with 17.9 per cent, Young got 5.1 per cent and Taylor did not receive a vote. Conrad Street Elementary School The tightest election race in Rupert belonged to Conrad Street Elementary, with Dhillon eaking out a victory with 28.1 per cent of the votes. Ross finished second with 25 per cent, Young finished third with 21.9 per cent, and Bachrach and Taylor both finished with 12.5 per cent. Prince Rupert Middle School The middle school elected Bachrach with 38.54 per cent of the votes, followed by Ross with 27.08 per cent. Young of the Green Party came in third, securing 20.83 per cent of the student vote. Roosevelt Park Community School Roosevelt Park also re-elected Bachrach, who earned 46.9 per cent of the students' votes. Dhillon finished second with 21.9 per cent, Young finished third with 15.6 per cent and Ross finished fourth with 12.5 per cent. Taylor got 3.1 per cent. Lax Kxeen Elementary At Lax Kxeen Elementary School, the Conservative and NDP candidates tied, each receiving 37.88 per cent of the vote. They were followed by Taylor of the Christian Heritage Party with 10.61 per cent, and Young, who received 9.09 per cent. Student Vote The program is a partnership between CIVIX and Elections Canada. Schools receive learning materials and voting supplies including ballots, boxes, and voting screens to replicate the experience of an election. 'Student Vote is more than a simulation, it's a chance for students to see themselves as active citizens and future voters,' said Lindsay Mazzucco, CEO of CIVIX. 'Research shows that early experiences with voting can build the habits and confidence that lead to lifelong participation, and teachers across Canada continue to make that possible.' With files from Gary Barnes and Harvin Bhathal
Hamilton Spectator
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canadian students elected a Conservative government in a mock vote. Should Liberals take that as a warning?
More than 925,000 kids from across the country cast mock ballots this week — and in contrast with the results of Monday's federal election , they chose a Conservative government. The students — of elementary, intermediate and high school age — learned about democracy and elections from Student Vote Canada, and researched the parties and their platforms before heading into the voting booth. As of Tuesday afternoon, 928,862 votes were reported from more than 6,000 schools, representing all 343 electoral districts, according to Student Vote Canada, which is operated by CIVIX, an organization dedicated to enhancing civic engagement for school-aged youth. In the student vote, the Conservatives won a minority government with 162 seats and 36.4 per cent of the popular vote — and if it were up to school-aged Canadians, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre would have kept his seat in Ottawa's Carleton riding. With 149 seats in the House of Commons and 31.8 per cent of the popular vote, the Liberals formed the official Opposition, with leader Mark Carney winning his seat in Nepean, also in Ottawa. In line with the results of Monday's election, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault, who resigned Wednesday, lost their ridings in Burnaby Central, B.C., and Outremont, Que., respectively. The Greens' other co-leader, Elizabeth May, kept hers in Saanich—Gulf Islands , B.C. Both the NDP and Greens secured more seats in the student vote than they did in Monday's election, with 13 and two seats, respectively, versus the seven and one the parties actually won. With their 13 seats, the NDP would have maintained official party status , unlike in Monday's election. In an email, Semra Sevi, an assistant professor in the University of Toronto's department of political science, said students electing a Conservative government while voting-age Canadians elected a Liberal one 'signals a growing disconnect between the political preferences of younger voters and the broader electorate.' It also 'reflects a desire among youth for change, particularly around economic issues like housing, affordability and cost of living,' a frustration she credits Poilievre for effectively tapping in to, 'unlike previous Conservative leaders who struggled to connect' with the demographic. 'Many in the so-called 'aspirational class' feel that their efforts aren't translating into the progress or opportunities they expected,' Sevi added. In comparing the two main party platforms, Sevi said the Liberals have been more focused on expanding social supports and climate action, 'but may be perceived as having underdelivered,' especially given that they've governed for almost 10 years. Meanwhile, under Poilievre, the Conservatives have stressed affordability and economic mobility, 'which appeals to a generation anxious about their financial future, even if their policies on climate or social equity are more contentious,' she said. In Sevi's eyes, both parties have something to learn from the student vote. For the Conservatives, it's that 'addressing economic anxiety with clarity and consistency can open up new support among youth,' she said. But for the Liberals, it's a warning: 'relying on past progressive credentials without delivering real change on key issues like housing and affordability risks losing the next generation.'
Toronto Star
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
What was the voter turnout in Canada's election? Here's how the results compare to previous years
With just over 99 per cent of ballots counted, voter turnout in Canada's 2025 federal election has surpassed the last two campaigns. While Elections Canada has yet to finish its count and release the official numbers, the agency is reportin g a turnout of just over 67 per cent as of Tuesday afternoon. That means more than 19.2 million Canadians cast a ballot in Monday's election. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The last time so many Canadians showed up the polls was the 2015 federal election, which saw a turnout of just over 68 per cent. The last federal election, in September 2021, saw just under 63 per cent of eligible votes cast. So far this year, Prince Edward Island has recorded the highest voter turnout, clocking in at nearly 76 per cent. The lowest was in Nunavut, with just 35 per cent of eligible voters casting their ballot. Mark Carney's Liberals win rare fourth term with final results still pending Even before the polls opened on Monday, a record-breaking number of voters had cast their ballots in the advanced polls. Over three days, 7.3 million Canadians showed up to advanced polls — a 25 per cent increase over the last federal election, when almost 5.8 million advanced votes were counted. According to Elections Canada, about 28.5 million registered voters, not including voters who registered on Monday, had the opportunity to cast their ballots at more than 14,500 polling locations across the country. Elections Canada is expected to complete their count on Tuesday. Student vote: turnout and results Student Vote Canada, a program that organizes mock elections for students in elementary, intermediate and secondary schools, saw an uptick in participation this year. The organization says just over 870,000 votes were recorded in Student Vote Day in 2025. Amongst those students, the Conservative party garnered the most support, with 36.4% of the vote. The Liberal party claimed 31.7 per cent. More than 900,000 elementary, intermediate and high school students participated in Student Vote Canada, coinciding with the 2025 federal election. Student Vote Canada This year's student turnout marks a slight increase over the 2021 federal election, when 809,213 student votes were recorded, but a significant dip from 2019, with nearly 1,200,000. With files from The Canadian Press. More to come. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Politics Headlines Newsletter You're signed up! You'll start getting Politics Headlines in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
Toronto Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Students elect minority Conservative government in Canada-wide mock ballot
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to his supporters after losing the election on April 29, 2025 in Ottawa. (Photo by) OTTAWA — While the grownups gave the Mark Carney Liberals a fourth term in Ottawa, Canada's schoolchildren saw things differently. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Canadian students, participating in the nationwide Student Vote Canada program where nearly 900,000 elementary and high school pupils cast ballots in a mock vote, elected the Conservatives to a minority government, giving them 165 seats and 36.4% of the popular vote. The Liberals were handed 145 seats in the mock ballot, earning 31.7% of the popular vote. Students also gave the Bloc 18 seats, the NDP 13, and the Green Party two seats. Read More As of Tuesday morning, the real-life Liberals had 155 seats, the Tories 133, the Bloc Quebecois 21, the NDP five, and the Greens got a single seat. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. With many close races still to be decided, those numbers may still change. For the most part, the students correctly predicted party leaders Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet and Elizabeth May would win their seats — but also said Pierre Poilievre would win his seat in Carleton, which as of Tuesday morning he did not. The students, however, accurately predicted that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh would lose his seat. A total of 870,340 ballots were counted from 5,900 schools across Canada in all 343 electoral districts. Tabulators reported 30,453 rejected ballots. Student Vote is run by Canadian charity CIVIX to increase education and awareness about civic affairs and democracy. bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Federal Elections Columnists Federal Elections Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Poilievre is the winner! Mock federal election in Canada schools elect Conservative minority government
In classrooms across Canada, over 900,000 students lined up with paper ballots and cardboard voting booths, imitating the rituals of democracy, although many won't officially vote for years. But if Canada's future voters had their say today, they would hand Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a minority government, which is a significant shift in a demographic often seen supporting progressive politics. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" CIVIX, in collaboration with Election Canada , organized the Student Vote Canada program, which engaged students from 5,900 schools in a mock election. Students elected the Conservative Party to a minority government with 165 seats, just 7 seats away from the majority mark of 172. The Liberals formed the official opposition and secured 145 seats, followed by the Bloc Québécois with 18 seats, the New Democratic Party (NDP) with 13, and the Green Party with two. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡La alarma económica que está revolucionando el mercado en Argentina! Verisure Undo NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault lost the election, which reflected challenges their parties could face among the future generation. The Student Vote Program is an educational initiative designed to spread civic engagement among young Canadians, where students learn about party platforms, analyze debates, and even host forums for candidates. Live Events "Students vote more with their hearts after examining the party platforms and prioritizing issues that matter to them. There's less strategic voting in the student vote for sure", said Lindsay Mazzucco, Chief Operating Officer of CIVIX. This year's student participation increased by approximately 250,000 students compared to previous years. The program's growth underscores a rising interest among youth in Canada's democratic processes. The mock election provided valuable insights into the priorities and perspectives of future voters, offering a glimpse into the future of democratic participation in Canada.
