The Canadian civic-engagement advocacy group Samara just released its first-ever report card on the state of “everyday democracy” across the country. The result? Canada received a disconcerting ‘C’ grade.
What does that mean?
We’re failing on a lot more fronts than just voter turnout, according to Jane Hilderman, Samara Director.
“The political process now repels more citizens than it attracts — particularly young Canadians,” she said.
“While most evaluations of democracy focus on voter turnout, we need to better assess the relationship between citizens and political leaders beyond a trip to the ballot box every four years.”