Ananya said "Why is it important to vote ?"

•     The right to vote is a fundamental democratic right that is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is the cornerstone of democracy.

•     When we vote, we choose the representatives who will make the laws and policies that govern how we live together.

•     The legitimacy of a government lies in the fact that it is elected. Low voter turnouts may call into question this democratic legitimacy.

•     While democracy involves much more than holding elections every five years, voting is a powerful way to send a message to governments and politicians. The more votes, the more powerful the message is. In other words, every vote counts.

•     Compared to other forms of political participation, voting does not require a lot of time or effort – in other words, it is one of the easiest ways to have a say in how your society is governed.