What might Canada look like if every Muslim woman voted?

The Canadian Council of Muslim Women would like to invite you to our inaugural set of Civic Engagement Training Workshops for Muslim Women.

This workshop is provided free of charge to all organizations and individuals who are interested in increasing women’s participation in election activities and in seeking public office.
 

FACT
Muslim women have a lower propensity to vote than men. Only 39% are estimated to have cast ballot in the 2000 federal general election, as compared with 45% for males. At the provincial polls only 40% of the eligible voters voting, and at the municipal level – where decisions affecting their neighbourhoods and children’s schools are made – only 28 per cent exercised the franchise.

FACT
Muslim female voter turnout rate increased to 43% in the 2004 federal general election, but did not keep pace with the males 50% of who voted that year.

If you would like to attend this workshop, please email
Salima Ebrahim, Project Manager for Engage Now! at salimaebrahim@gmail.com or contact 403-891-8295.

RSVP Now! Don’t Miss This Opportunity
 

Vancouver Civic Engagement Workshop
Saturday, September 8th, 1:00-4:00 pm

Location:
MOSAIC, Community Room
1720- Grant Street, V5L- 2Y7

Refreshments will be provided