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 Adams says bill will see one million students vote Health and economic development top MP’s agenda for election When he introduced a private member's motion in the House of Commons earlier this year to get young people engaged in voting, MP Peter Adams wasn’t sure how far-reaching it would be. But the motion, passed unanimously, is guiding Elections Canada to work actively with groups that are directly connected with children. In the end, says Adams, now more than one million students will be voting coast to coast to coincide with the upcoming federal election, a democratic exercise to get them interested in politics early. "It appears to be working very well," Peter tells peacefulcommunities.ca by cell phone during a campaign stop in Norwood. "My motion to direct Elections Canada to work with young people this way" will have an impact, he says, in response to questions about civic engagement for young people. Adams' parliamentary motion directs Elections Canada to work with groups like Scouts and Guides Canada, Student Vote 2004, teachers, service clubs and others to encourage voter participation among young Canadians. Peter says his only regret is that students will not be able to vote exactly on election day, but rather during that week, with results posted directly after the main election is decided upon. For the Peterborough area, The MP says rural and urban health care tops his election agenda, particularly implementing the key components of the Romanow Commission. Rural economic development is another key issue for Peter, in order to create a sustainable base for the county. "It needs special attention," says the MP, citing such initiatives as getting broadband Internet access for rural areas of the county, for parity with city dwellers. Thirdly, Peter says dealing with BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease) is crucial for the area. |
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Roderick Benns recently spoke with Peter Adams, MP for Peterborough and candidate for the Liberal party. This is the fifth and final article in a series of profiles of federal candidates for the Peterborough area, leading up to the June 28 vote. Peaceful Communities is reaching more people! The Grassroots Review |
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