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Does Your Vote Count
We grow up believing we live in a democracy, electing politicians
to represent us in the House of Commons, yet few amongst the Canadian
public understand how their federation works. The conclusion to the
underground royal commission report asks the loaded question,
"Does Your Vote Count?" This three-part series challenges us to take
a closer, more critical look at how well our government and electoral
system are serving us as Canadian citizens. Do we really know if our
vote counts? And what are the consequences of not knowing?
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"Does Your Vote Count?" examines what has happened to our voice in
Ottawa. It takes a non-partisan look at the institution of Parliament
and how it is functioning, through the eyes of current and former MPs,
civil servants and parliamentary historians. Former Prime Minister
John Turner, and Members of Parliament from all parties have endorsed
Does Your Vote Count as a starting point for a national debate on
reform of our national legislature. |
Click here to view sample video clips |
Companion Books (click on cover for details):
In "Does Your Vote Count?", producer Paul Kemp examines how Canada's
supposedly democratic system of government has slipped into a highly
centralized decision-making operation and its implication for the citizen.
"A Call to Account" explores the nature of governance in Canada through
interviews with politicians, lobbyists, civil servants, historians,
advisors and journalists.
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