Opinion: Why all Canadians should care about who becomes Toronto’s next mayor (www.theglobeandmail.com)

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It’s a common perception that Canadians love to trash talk Toronto, and most outside the city borders couldn’t care less about who wins the mayoral by-election on June 26. But if Canadian cities are to find a path to economic recovery in this global world, cities should care a lot about who becomes the next mayor of Toronto.

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[-] markev@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 year ago

There should be a tax credit if you vote. Too many people dismiss the importance of local elections.

[-] nimnim@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

What if people cast blank or spoiled ballots simply to be eligible for the tax credit? It may boost the turnout, but I don't see how it can help ensure that citizens vote for the right reasons and make informed decisions.

[-] markev@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 year ago

Sometimes showing up is half the battle. But a blank or spoiled ballot is still a form of a vote, a protest vote but still a vote.

I have no idea how make voters more informed however. Maybe they'll start paying more attention now that everything is going to shit? Outrage is a good motivator.

[-] CoffeeBot@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Maybe we should just put a “None of the Above” option on a ballot. Make it clear that you dislike everyone.

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