[fvc-wat-disc] [fvc-wat-announce] Event Reminder: The OtherMajority, Thursday at 7:30 PM

[Alida and George]

And we must not forget a Senate that has NO sitting representative of  the 
Official Opposition.

ABOLISH THE SENATE

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From: <lanickerson at b2b2c.ca>
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Subject: [fvc-wat-disc] [fvc-wat-announce] Event Reminder: The 
OtherMajority, Thursday at 7:30 PM


> Hi Fair Vote supporters. Just a reminder about our next event, "The Other
> Majority: Finding Our Voice", this Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Adult Rec 
> Centre.
> Details below. Hope to see you!
>
> Anita
>
> Canadians Advocating Political Participation and Fair Vote Canada Waterloo
> Present:
>
> "The Other Majority: Finding our Voice"
> May 26, 7:30 PM
> Adult Recreation Centre, 185 King St. S, Waterloo
>
> The majority of Canadians did not vote for the party that won the majority 
> of
> seats in the last federal election. What does this mean for democracy? How 
> can
> we make our voices heard, and influence the government?
>
> Gary Shaul, union activist with a focus on human rights and the 
> environment, and
> past Coordinator of recent Catch 22 Harper Conservatives strategic voting
> campaign. Gary will address: How effective/ineffective was the huge push 
> for
> strategic voting, and why? What was learned from this election and the
> strategic voting campaign? And most importantly, where do we go from here 
> in
> our common efforts to have a real voice in our democracy?
>
> Steven Bradley Scott, a candidate for the Pirate Party of Canada in the 
> riding
> of Kitchener-Waterloo, will speak particularly about the upcoming omnibus 
> bill.
> Steven will address: What is an omnibus bill? What does it mean for 
> democracy?
> Should we be concerned, and if so, what can we do now? Steven is 
> interested in
> bringing awareness of what is happening in parliament into our local 
> community
> by organizing a regular forum where we can all learn about and debate the 
> bills
> that are making their way through our House of Commons. He will also share 
> his
> personal experience running as a first time candidate in 
> Kitchener-Waterloo.
>
> The speakers will be followed by town hall style discussion.
>
> This event is free, non-partisan (and multi-partisan), and everyone is 
> warmly
> welcome! Refreshments provided.
>
> Related groups, causes and parties are welcome to bring their literature 
> for the
> information table.
>
> RSVP to the Facebook event page is appreciated, but not necessary - invite 
> a
> friend or share this event through Facebook!
> http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184105514973972
>
> If you would like more info, contact Anita lanickerson at b2b2c.ca
>
>
>
>
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