Should voting in federal elections be mandatory?
FEDERAL · CANADA
GOVERNMENT
OPENED AUG 8
Australia has required voting for a century and turnout exceeds 90%, while Canadian federal turnout hovers in the 60s. Supporters say democracy is stronger when everyone participates; opponents say the right to vote includes the right not to.
EARLY VOTING3 BALLOTS
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