Disparate forces are banding together to boost Vancouver young-voter turnout this federal election. Plus, a look at a strategic national initiative to oust Stephen Harper.

More Election 2015 coverage

Commentary

7 candidates, 4 chairs: diverse voices silenced by Vancouver riding debates that exclude candidates

Oct 17

If local debates become increasingly exclusive, prospective candidates outside of the large parties may decide that participating in our democracy just isn't worth the time and effort.

News Features

Guns, drugs, hookers, and freedom: meet the political party formerly banned by Elections Canada

Oct 16

“I want gay married couples to be able to protect their marijuana plants with guns.”

Commentary

Reasonable Doubt: Will October 19 really be the end of federal campaigning?

Oct 16

Canada has had minority governments before and there hasn’t been a problem. So why are they worried now?

Straight Talk

Leadnow recommends NDP's Mira Oreck in Vancouver Granville despite Liberal's higher polling result

Oct 15

Supporters of Jody Wilson-Raybould are crying foul.

LGBT

Information for transgender voters from Elections Canada

Oct 15

There's a section on the FAQs webpage on the Elections Canada website related to transgender issues.

News Features

Vancouver groups go old school to mobilize the youth vote for Canada's #elxn42

Oct 14

If it’s true that young people are more likely to vote against Harper, they could see him removed from office quite easily. If they voted.

News Features

Leadnow galvanizes voters to throw out Stephen Harper

Oct 14

Young climate-change activists realized something had to be done after the 2008 federal election when the Conservatives retained control of the government with just 38 percent of the votes.

Straight Talk

One of Canada’s youngest federal candidates envisions a green future for Richmond Centre

Oct 14

Asked why he’s running for political office, 18-year-old Vincent Chiu has a good response ready.

Straight Talk

Zero rebellion in apathy: Turn Up YVR recruits Dan Mangan and other local musicians encourage advanced voting

Oct 14

The rain and wind didn’t keep the organizers of Turn Up YVR from encouraging young people to vote at advanced polls this past weekend.

Federal Election

Canadian election 2015: Metro Vancouver candidates’ commentaries

Sep 2

The Georgia Straight is inviting federal-election candidates across Metro Vancouver to each write an opinion piece for publication on our website.