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In this municipal election year, let’s remember that voting is a fundamental right and a powerful act in a democracy. However, voter turnout in the 2021 elections was 38%. Among young people, it was only 21%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this International Day of Democracy, Élections Montréal<\/span> presents four videos for young and old alike! How does voting help fuel democracy? Why are the City and boroughs important? How can you get involved?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the answers here<\/a> (in French)…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In this municipal election year, let’s remember that voting is a fundamental right and a powerful act in a democracy. However, voter turnout in the 2021 elections was 38%. Among young people, it was only 21%. On this International Day of Democracy, \u00c9lections Montr\u00e9al presents four videos for young and old alike! 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