TCMV

Provincial Elections

Ontario

Ontario, with its large Muslim population, is a key focus for TCMV. The organization conducts extensive outreach through community events, workshops, and mosque visits. They collaborate with local Muslim organizations to host town halls and candidate forums, ensuring that political candidates engage directly with the community. TCMV also leverages its strong network in Ontario to run voter registration drives and mobilization efforts, particularly in urban centers like Toronto and Ottawa.

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British Columbia

In British Columbia, TCMV focuses on engaging with the diverse and growing Muslim population, particularly in the Greater Vancouver Area. They conduct voter education sessions and collaborate with local mosques and community centers to hold candidate forums. The organization also runs social media campaigns targeted at younger voters, aiming to increase civic participation among the youth in this multicultural province.

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Quebec

In Quebec, where the Muslim community faces distinct challenges related to language and secularism, TCMV works to bridge cultural and linguistic divides. The organization provides resources in both English and French and organizes events that address local concerns, such as religious freedom and cultural integration. TCMV’s efforts in Quebec include partnerships with local Muslim organizations to increase voter turnout and ensure that the community’s unique perspectives are represented.

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Alberta

In Alberta, TCMV addresses issues relevant to the Muslim community, such as employment, education, and the economy, particularly in the context of the province’s oil and gas industry. They work with local organizations in cities like Calgary and Edmonton to organize voter mobilization initiatives and candidate meet-and-greet events. TCMV also engages with rural Muslim communities in Alberta, ensuring that their voices are heard in provincial and federal elections.

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Frequently asked questions

Eligibility

We will be accepting 25 enthusiastic leaders. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a virtual interview on a rolling basis.

Applicants will be evaluated based on:

Interest in pursuing a career in politics
Maturity and leadership in the community

Who can apply for this program?

No. The key motivation of The Canadian-Muslim Vote is to encourage increased voter turnout and political participation within the Canadian Muslim community. We hope to leverage the wide audience and network of religious leaders to spread the core message of The Canadian-Muslim Vote: be engaged and vote!

Do fellows have to identify as a Muslim?

No. The key motivation of The Canadian-Muslim Vote is to encourage increased voter turnout and political participation within the Canadian Muslim community. We hope to leverage the wide audience and network of religious leaders to spread the core message of The Canadian-Muslim Vote: be engaged and vote!

How long is the program?

No. The key motivation of The Canadian-Muslim Vote is to encourage increased voter turnout and political participation within the Canadian Muslim community. We hope to leverage the wide audience and network of religious leaders to spread the core message of The Canadian-Muslim Vote: be engaged and vote!

Is in person attendance mandatory?

No. The key motivation of The Canadian-Muslim Vote is to encourage increased voter turnout and political participation within the Canadian Muslim community. We hope to leverage the wide audience and network of religious leaders to spread the core message of The Canadian-Muslim Vote: be engaged and vote!

Is this a paid opportunity?

No. The key motivation of The Canadian-Muslim Vote is to encourage increased voter turnout and political participation within the Canadian Muslim community. We hope to leverage the wide audience and network of religious leaders to spread the core message of The Canadian-Muslim Vote: be engaged and vote!

Is there a fee to attend?

No. The key motivation of The Canadian-Muslim Vote is to encourage increased voter turnout and political participation within the Canadian Muslim community. We hope to leverage the wide audience and network of religious leaders to spread the core message of The Canadian-Muslim Vote: be engaged and vote!