“Partisanship, Political Interest, and Federal Elections on Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland”
In recent years Canadians have heard warnings from academics, editorial writers and politicians about an alarming decline in voter turnout. Low turnout, it is said, leads to unequal influence for certain groups within society and reduces the government’s moral authority to govern. A decline in voter...
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Summary: | In recent years Canadians have heard warnings from academics, editorial writers and politicians about an alarming decline in voter turnout. Low turnout, it is said, leads to unequal influence for certain groups within society and reduces the government’s moral authority to govern. A decline in voter participation is also related to the overall health of our political |
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