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Why Organizations Like CAV Matter: The Strategic Role of Non-Partisan, Community-Driven Engagement

In today’s world of political division, misinformation, and rising distrust, Canada needs more than traditional political parties. What it truly needs are strong, independent platforms that bring people together — not to divide, but to connect. This is the role that Canadian Active Voice (CAV) is proud to play. Not a Political Party — A People’s Platform CAV is not a political party.It doesn’t endorse candidates or promote any single ideology. Instead, it focuses on building community-powered conversations where people from all backgrounds — whether political leaders, community organizations, or everyday citizens — can come together to listen and…

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From Conversation to Change: Why Dialogue, Collaboration, and Collective Action Matter

In today’s fast-changing world, the problems we face — from healthcare inequality to climate change, from economic insecurity to newcomer integration — are too complex for any single leader, institution, or community to solve alone. What’s needed is a new approach.One that’s built on: At Canadian Active Voice (CAV), this approach is not just an idea — it’s our operating model. Dialogue: Listening to Understand True dialogue is not about

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Empowering Voters: CAV’s Role in the 2024 New Brunswick Election Candidate Comparison Tool

When the 2024 New Brunswick provincial election approached, many citizens were asking the same question: “Where can I find clear, unbiased information about the candidates?” In a time when misinformation spreads quickly and voter confusion is common, this concern became a major barrier to informed participation. CAV Responds with Innovation Canadian Active Voice (CAV) recognized this gap and responded with

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Misinformation in Election Campaigns: Why Staying Informed Matters

We live in a time when viral headlines travel faster than verified facts, and artificial intelligence can create content that looks real but isn’t. During election campaigns, this becomes more than just noise — it becomes a threat to democracy. Misinformation in elections can mislead voters, shift public opinion unfairly, and even decide election outcomes. That’s why Canadian Active Voice (CAV) is taking

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A Truly National Initiative: Candidate Data from All 10 Provinces and 3 Territories

Canada is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse countries in the world. With 338 federal ridings spread across 10 provinces and 3 territories, delivering consistent and reliable election information to every corner of the country is no small task. Most election tools available today focus only on high-profile ridings or specific regions. But Canadian Active Voice (CAV) set out to change that by creating something far more ambitious — a coast-to-coast civic platform that brings information to every voter, in every region. This isn’t just a digital tool. It’s a national commitment to transparency, inclusion, and equal….

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Leadership That Listens: CAV’s Fireside Chat Series Connects All Levels of Government

At Canadian Active Voice (CAV), we believe that leadership is not just about delivering speeches or defending positions — it’s about listening, understanding, and responding to the people. Leadership that listens creates space for connection, trust, and meaningful change. That is why we launched the Fireside Chat Series — a civic engagement initiative built to bring together leaders from municipal, provincial, and federal levels in open, informal conversations with their communities. This series reflects our core values: dialogue, collaboration, and action. Why Fireside Chats Matter Who We’ve Engaged So Far These sessions are more…

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