IYR Explains – Federal Voting Records – IYR

TL;DR

In this IYR Explains, we will be breaking down the voting record of each major federal political party on bills that strongly impact Indigenous youth and their communities from roughly the last 40 years. Most of the bills we are highlighting are bills specific to Indigenous peoples and communities, while some are key bills that impact everyone – like ones related to childcare or pharmacare access.

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Disclaimer: The Canadian electoral system is inherently colonial and voting laws have historically been used to marginalize and exclude many communities, especially Indigenous, Black, and immigrant peoples. We appreciate the range of opinions that exist on voting and respect that many Indigenous community members believe that voting validates this system, undermines Indigenous sovereignty and traditional governance systems, and instead choose not to exercise their right to vote. We hope that this information helps youth navigate those conversations as they decide whether and who to vote for!

Read More: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/iyr-explains-federal-voting-record