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Opinion: Why all Canadians should care about who becomes Toronto’s next mayor (www.theglobeandmail.com)

submitted 2 years ago by nimnim to c/toronto

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It’s a common perception that Canadians love to trash talk Toronto, and most outside the city borders couldn’t care less about who wins the mayoral by-election on June 26. But if Canadian cities are to find a path to economic recovery in this global world, cities should care a lot about who becomes the next mayor of Toronto.

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[–] markev 11 points 2 years ago (5 children)

There should be a tax credit if you vote. Too many people dismiss the importance of local elections.

[–] nimnim 3 points 2 years ago (4 children)

What if people cast blank or spoiled ballots simply to be eligible for the tax credit? It may boost the turnout, but I don't see how it can help ensure that citizens vote for the right reasons and make informed decisions.

[–] CoffeeBot 7 points 2 years ago

A spoiled ballot is a valid vote. It represents that there’s a section of the population that doesn’t feel represented by the current candidates.

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