Workers install a protective barrier on the north end of West Block during continuing renovations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday October 15, 2009. West Block, the oldest building on the Hill dating to 1865, was under large scale renovations.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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The series
During the campaign, and until the election on May 2, we're examining issues the federal parties should be talking about. This week's series is on democracy and engagement.
Monday: The cases for and against mandatory voting Consider this: Online voting
Tuesday Why some Canadians vote and others don't: Comparing PEI and Winnipeg North. Does more satire lead to more engagement?
Wednesday: How citizens are encouraging citizens to vote
Thursday: Political parties - the unlikely vote killers
Friday: One Big Idea for increasing engagement, and improving democracy
Check out the rest of the series at tgam.ca/time-to-lead