Briefing Paper: Youth Democratic Malaise
ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND
This briefing paper will focus on the condition of democracy in Canada to aid reform campaigns initiated by Leadnow.ca, an independent advocacy organization working towards progress through democracy (Leadnow, 2011). Leadnow.ca was formed in 2011 by a group of young, dedicated and inspiring Canadians dissatisfied with the state of Canada’s political system and the repercussions of a shallow democracy (Leadnow, 2011). Their organization is independent of any political party, has a diverse support base and a massive online community. The organization and its supporters value deep democracy, equity and climate justice; through applying these to campaigns, they aim to build a stronger democracy that protects the environment, stimulates the economy and enhances equality (Leadnow, 2011). To date, their several campaigns include supporting no tankers on the coast and stopping the Northern Gateway Pipeline, opposing the China – Canada FIPA trade agreement and urging the NDP, Liberals and Green parties to form a one - time coalition to defeat the Conservatives (Leadnow, 2011).
Leadnow.ca emphasizes and relies on democratic integrity and voter participation to achieve their goals. Therefore, I will aid their campaign by addressing the decline of voter participation and political action in Canada to better understand this phenomenon and to devise applicable strategies to counter it, in hopes of stimulating a revised, invigorated democratic process in Canada.
PURPOSE AND QUESTION
The purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed analysis of democratic malaise in Canada, its main cause and the most effective mitigation strategy. This information will be provided to Leadnow.ca to help them create strategic campaigns in their push for equitable and democratic governance in Canada. Specifically, this paper will answer two related questions:
1. What is the largest driver of democratic malaise in Canada?
2. What is the most
This briefing paper will focus on the condition of democracy in Canada to aid reform campaigns initiated by Leadnow.ca, an independent advocacy organization working towards progress through democracy (Leadnow, 2011). Leadnow.ca was formed in 2011 by a group of young, dedicated and inspiring Canadians dissatisfied with the state of Canada’s political system and the repercussions of a shallow democracy (Leadnow, 2011). Their organization is independent of any political party, has a diverse support base and a massive online community. The organization and its supporters value deep democracy, equity and climate justice; through applying these to campaigns, they aim to build a stronger democracy that protects the environment, stimulates the economy and enhances equality (Leadnow, 2011). To date, their several campaigns include supporting no tankers on the coast and stopping the Northern Gateway Pipeline, opposing the China – Canada FIPA trade agreement and urging the NDP, Liberals and Green parties to form a one - time coalition to defeat the Conservatives (Leadnow, 2011).
Leadnow.ca emphasizes and relies on democratic integrity and voter participation to achieve their goals. Therefore, I will aid their campaign by addressing the decline of voter participation and political action in Canada to better understand this phenomenon and to devise applicable strategies to counter it, in hopes of stimulating a revised, invigorated democratic process in Canada.
PURPOSE AND QUESTION
The purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed analysis of democratic malaise in Canada, its main cause and the most effective mitigation strategy. This information will be provided to Leadnow.ca to help them create strategic campaigns in their push for equitable and democratic governance in Canada. Specifically, this paper will answer two related questions:
1. What is the largest driver of democratic malaise in Canada?
2. What is the most
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