Community Engagement

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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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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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CVM: A Civic Innovation That Puts Citizens First

CVM: A Civic Innovation That Puts Citizens First In every election, millions of Canadians head to the polls unsure of which party truly reflects their priorities. With campaign slogans, fast-changing headlines, and political spin everywhere, it’s easy to feel lost. That’s why Canadian Active Voice (CAV) developed the CanadianVoteMatrix (CVM) — a civic innovation designed to put citizens first. CanadianVoteMatrix isn’t just a voting tool. It’s a new way of thinking. At its core, it represents a simple but powerful idea: democracy works best when people are informed, engaged, and guided by values — not noise. Why We Built…

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