At a glance
In this activity, students
- reflect on the question of inclusion and exclusion, then work together to examine case studies related to voting rights in federal elections for three different groups
- create a “timeline with attitude” that shows how a group was included or excluded in Canadian democracy over time, and
- find out about the history of the federal vote through a video and an infographic.
Big idea
The right to vote has not always existed for everyone in Canada. Voting was once seen as a privilege: certain groups were excluded at different times. Now almost all Canadian citizens over 18 have the right to vote.
Subjects
This activity can be used in a history, social studies, civics or citizenship class. For curriculum connections in your province or territory, consult our curriculum guide.
Level:
Secondary
Time needed:
60 minutes