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Democracy can’t be sexy
until we understand what it means.
Youth in Canada are disengaged from politics and the numbers from the last federal elections show it. In order to facilitate the debate, we use the Facts section of the website to provide Canadian youth with a valuable source of information about Canadian politics and the vocabulary that goes along with it. This section includes a glossary, brief histories and contemporary understanding of various segments of leadership, NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and pertinent articles.
News
Articles
- How to Vote
by Apathy is Boring — September 7, 2008 - Parliament’s Committees: What Are They and Why Should I Care?
by Apathy is Boring Volunteer Allison — September 5, 2008 - The Kids are Alright: Canadian Youth and Political Participation
by Apathy is Boring Volunteer Stephen — August 1, 2008
Government Programs
NGOs
NGO - three letters you might have seen tossed around that seem to be doing something, but what? NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organisation, which means a non-profit group or association that acts outside of institutionalised political structures.
Bill Tracking Database
The Great Bill Tracking Database. Great resources on keeping track of Bills.
