Government of Canada supports CIVIX’s “Student Vote” and “Student Budget Consultation” projects
August 25, 2014 – Toronto – Canadian Heritage
Thousands of young people across the country will acquire hands-on learning experience on Canadian democracy and citizenship thanks in part to support from the Government of Canada. The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that funding of $200,000 is being provided to CIVIX for its projects “Student Vote 2014” and “Student Budget Consultation 2015.”
This funding is provided through the Youth Take Charge program of Canadian Heritage. It will help CIVIX run mock elections in elementary and secondary schools in conjunction with municipal elections in Ontario and British Columbia. It will also help in implementing a civic education and financial literacy program in advance of the next federal budget.
“Our Government believes it is our duty to give young Canadians opportunities to become active citizens. That’s why we support projects like those of CIVIX, a national organization that helps young people develop into engaged, informed and committed citizens. The Student Vote and the Student Budget Consultation give students unique, hands-on opportunities to learn about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“CIVIX is delighted to receive the support of the Government of Canada to implement projects that will benefit current and future generations of Canadians. Through our programming this fall that will reach at least 100,000 Canadians, we are building a healthy and robust democracy inspired by the full participation of our youngest members.”
—Taylor Gunn, CIVIX President and Chief Election Officer
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