On a pane of glass is a small, affixed sign that says “vote” in bold black letters on a yellow background. Reflected in the glass are four people standing, waiting.

Do Ontarians want political parties in municipal elections?

Canadian municipal governments are experiencing a crisis of engagement. In Canada’s 20 largest cities, voter turnout declined by an average of 4.9 percentage points across the last two election cycles. In Ontario’s 2022 municipal elections, average turnout dropped to a record low of 36.3 per cent. While some cities have been able to buck this … Continue reading Do Ontarians want political parties in municipal elections?

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