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Jörg Broschek
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Jörg Broschek presented four types of non-voter and the prospects for engaging each of them in the voting process. Prof Broschek identified 3 areas of reform - Education, Addressing social inequalities and inequities, and communication strategies. He was particularly critical of the lack of Indigenous participation in discussions of participation and reflected on the need to see voters and residents as not “just” taxpayers. The opportunity to re-engage voters through Citizens Assemblies is especially exciting.
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Canadian voter turnout has been in a long decline since at least the 1960s. In a span of 13 months, Federal, Provincial, and Regional elections occurred in our region with turnouts of 62%, 45%, and 25% respectively. While elections and voting are not the only way to engage with government, the decline is undeniable and we should examine the reasons behind it and the future consequences should it remain low. Our speakers will look at turnout from academic and practical perspectives, applying their years of experience, and engaging with the audience.
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About Jörg Broschek
Jörg Broschek holds the Canada Research Chair in Comparative Federalism and Multilevel Governance and is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. His research examines how regions, provinces and the federal level respond to economic and political challenges through reform and adaptation. He is a Fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and serves on the Board of the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) as Secretary-Treasurer. Jörg is a passionate resident of Waterloo Region. He has been a member of Kitchener’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) and the Board of the Mount Hope Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association (MHBPNA) since 2021.
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