ST. PAUL – Students at the St. Paul Regional High School participated in mock voting for the federal election on April 28.
Karrie Foisy, social studies teacher, said Student Vote is part of a nationwide program introducing students to Canada's democratic process. The national initiative is a partnership between Elections Canada and CIVIX - a charity that aims to strengthen democracy through education.
"As social studies teachers, we work very hard to teach kids that being an informed voter is a big part of their responsibility," she said.
Foisy believes without citizens actively fulfilling their responsibilities in Canadian society, democracy risks being shaped by leaders who do not truly reflect the will of the people.
The Student Vote at St. Paul Regional High School took place on the same day as the federal election, and students were given the same options on their ballots as those heading to the actual polls on Monday.
Results from Student Vote are released at a later date.
