[antiwar-van] elections discussion board

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Council of Canadians' Elections Discussion Forum is Live and Online

Check it out at: <http://discussions.canadians.org/index.php>

The writ has been dropped, the candidates are on the campaign trail, and the Council of Canadians wants to get people talking. Online and interactive, the Council's new Federal Elections Discussion Forum is the place to discuss the issues that affect Canadians. Whether or not the politicians put these priorities on their agenda, we are encouraging citizens to ask questions, and gain firm commitments from candidates on issues such as:

*	Canada's participation in Bush's missile defence program;
*	Mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods;
*	Factory farming;
*	Corporate lawsuits under NAFTA's Chapter 11;
*	A national pharmacare program.

The discussion forum also provides an excellent opportunity for Council members to communicate with each other -- sharing strategies and successes. The forum is divided into four main sections:

*	"On the Campaign Trail" is designed for people to discuss timely and emerging election issues;
*	"The Canada You Want" is divided into categories based on the Council's core campaigns;
*	"The Parties" provides a space for people to chat about the various political parties, and how they are faring during the campaign; and
*	"Talking to Politicians" is divided according to province, and is designed to allow people to record statements that candidates are making at all-candidates meetings, on people's doorsteps, and in the media. When they phone you to ask for your vote, ask them where they stand on the issues.

We invite you to check it out, and help get the discussion rolling.

This federal election, vote for the Canada you want.

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