Research by Samara Canada shows that many Canadians have stopped using their political voice; nearly 40% of Canadians report they have not had even one conversation about politics in the last year.

They found that volunteering on a political campaign—or even voting—is unlikely to be anyone’s first political action. However, just talking about politics and discussing community issues in everyday life can lead to an increase in participation.

How strong do you think your political voice is?

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