? THEVOICE | THURSDAY,OCT.17,2019 | EDITORADAMLEVI 2019 FederalElection Canada votes: South Vancouver ridings The Voice asked candidates: What's your pitch to young voters in 50 words or less? CONSERVATIVE PARTY Wai Young “Young voters will be carry- ing a burden of $71-billion in debt and $4-billion in interest payments. Vote Conservative for solid economic policy and experienced management.” “Conservatives will support our economy so that hard- working students will grad- uate and be able to get high paying jobs in their fields.” Zach Segal “My main focus is making sure life is more affordable so that people can get ahead, not just get by.” INDEPENDENT Jody Wilson-Raybould “The high cost of living in Vancouver has made it difficult for professionals, es- VANCOUVER SOUTH LIBERAL PARTY Harjit Sajjan “Being an informed citizen is important to making the right choices and we will be a better country for it.” Joyce Murray “Your voice matters. In 2015, high youth-voter turn- out helped us elect Canada’s most progressive government in Canada’s history... we have increased student grants and made it easier to pay back student loans. Don't miss your opportunity to have a say.” Taleeb Noormohamed “Over the last four years, the Liberal government has taken decisive action on climate change, on housing, and on ensuring that young Cana- dians have the same oppor- tunities as their parents. We need to keep that momentum going.” pecially young professionals, to stay in the area and work when they have completed their education.” “Politicians of all stripes in all countries are being accussed of failing young people and youths are starting to understand our betrayal. For our collective lack of action we are being told, how dare you’. None of us are immune to this criticism.” NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY Sean McQuillan “If you exercise your right to vote, encourage everyone around you to do the same.” Leigh Kenny “Young Canadians are filled with creativity and inge- nuity... entrepreneurism is bringing in new products and industry especially in emerg- ing green technology.” Yvonne Hanson “Get out and join protests, join rallies, join groups, volun- teer on campaigns. Young people, get involved with politics.” THE GREEN PARTY Judith Zaichkowsky “Vote for someone who has the issues that you are inter- ested in and the government will know that is what you are interested in. They will see a critical mass of votes for a party that represents what you stand for.” Geoff Wright “We need to move away from a hydro-carbon econ- omy and switch to sustainable energy... we expect to reduce hydro-carbon emissions and CO2 emissions by 60% from the 2005 levels.” Louise Boutin “The climate is the biggest issue for youth. We need to change how we are living. Young people are already starting to change the way they commute: they are taking buses, riding bicycles, walking. ‘They understand that we have to change.” 2019 FEDERAL ELECTION VOTING INFO WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AHEAD OF OCT. 21 » Poll by Langara College J.W. Sexsmith School 7410 Columbia Street Open election day 7am-7pm » How to register to vote If you arent registered, you can do so or update your voter information at your assigned polling station before you vote on election day Bring a printed copy of the registra- tion certificate. Sign it only at your polling station, in front of the poll worker processing your registration » Required ID at polls One piece of ID Show your driver's licence or any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial/territorial or local) with your photo, name and current address Two pieces of ID Both must have your name and at least one must have your current address Examples: utility bill and student ID card or voter info card and bank statement THE PEOPLE'S PARTY OF F VANCOUVER SOUTH CANADA (PPC) Alain Deng “Get the money back to Canada. Put Canada first. Put Canada’s seniors and veterans first.” | VANCOUVER QUADRA COUVER QUADRA 4“ Sandra Filosof-Schipper “The most important aspect is individual freedom... it will ensure prosperity, scien- tific solutions on saving our planet and getting people out of poverty.” | VANCOUVER GRANVILLE \ GRANVILLE Naomi Chocyk “Our immigration policy can benefit Canadians only if we welcome the right kind of immigrants. It should prioritize Canada’s economic interests and be calibrated in a way that does not jeop- ardize Canadian values.” Source: PPC SOURCE: WWW.ELECTIONS.CA » No ID? No problem You can still vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you and who is assigned to your polling sta- tion vouch for you The voucher must be able to prove their identity and address. A person can vouch for only one person = Content produced by Anita Zhu, Ray Chopping and Steven Chang