Community Engagement

Dialogue Collaboration Collective Action

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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2025 Federal Election Canada

Why the 2025 Federal Election Matters More Than Ever for Canada

Canada is approaching a defining moment.The 2025 Federal Election Canada is about more than just choosing a new government — it is about deciding how we respond to the serious economic, social, and global challenges that define our time.This election will shape the future of our communities, families, and our shared national direction. A National Opportunity for Reflection and Action At Canadian Active Voice (CAV), we view this

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Candidate Comparison Platform

CAV: A National First in Candidate Information Transparency

In today’s fast-paced political environment, finding clear, trusted, and unbiased information about candidates is not easy. Most voters must sift through fragmented content, campaign ads, or media coverage that often lacks depth or clarity. That’s why Canadian Active Voice (CAV) took on a bold mission: to create the first known civic platform in Canada to offer a nationwide candidate comparison tool ahead of the 2025 Federal Election. This is not just an innovation in civic-tech — it’s a step toward rebuilding trust in the democratic process through transparency, equity, and accessibility. What makes this initiative …

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Canada federal election candidate data

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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Fireside Chat Civic Engagement

Behind Every Chat, a Deeper Purpose: Fireside Sessions as a Tool for Collective Action

At Canadian Active Voice (CAV), we believe that real change starts with real conversation — but it doesn’t end there.Our Fireside Chat Civic Engagement Series is not just about dialogue. It’s about building a shared understanding that leads to collective action. These sessions bring together municipal, provincial, and federal leaders with citizens, business owners, youth, and community advocates.Together, they explore the most pressing issues facing Canadian communities — from housing and employment to healthcare and inclusion. Each Fireside Chat Civic Engagement session is a space to learn, reflect, and most importantly…

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