National Democracy Challenge 2015 Winners Announced
(firmenpresse) - GATINEAU, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 04/13/16 -- Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand is pleased to announce the winners of the National Democracy Challenge 2015.
In September 2015, Elections Canada asked students between the ages of 14 and 17 to show Canadians how to get ready to vote with a creative and innovative video, image or artwork, or text.
"Despite not yet being of voting age, youth have become more interested and engaged in the 2015 federal election through this initiative," said Mr. Mayrand. "I congratulate this year''s winners - and all of the participants - for their great work and creativity, and for being civically engaged."
This year''s winning entries were selected by a jury of accomplished Canadians: Ilona Dougherty, President and Co-founder of Apathy is Boring; Rosanna Tomiuk, Commonwealth and Pan-Am Games silver medalist; Teresa Edwards, Aboriginal rights advocate; Paula Waatainen, social studies and history teacher, and champion for civic education; and Dr. John Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
High school and CEGEP students from across Canada participated in the National Democracy Challenge 2015. With 181 entries submitted, the initiative was a resounding success again this year.
The National Democracy Challenge is a hands-on learning activity launched every year as part of Canada''s Democracy Week, an Elections Canada civic education initiative.
Visit to see all the winning entries and full contest details.
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