Who makes democracy better?

We asked you to call out Canadians who improve our political life. Know someone else who inspires you? Nominate them as an Everyday Political Citizen by visiting samaracanada.com

Doug Floer, Delta, B.C.

Without a doubt, the one person doing the most to improve and preserve Canadian democracy and freedom is Ezra Levant. He’s almost single-handedly fought the “human rights” industry to a standstill and continues to fight for our freedoms every single day. He may be controversial but his dedication to Canada’s freedoms is unquestionable.

Vasiliki Bednar

@VassV

Astute journalists who hold elected officials to account like it’s their job (it is!)

K.T. Robinette

@ktrobinette

Who makes #democracy better? @brianleecrowley 4 work w/ @MLInstitute @AIMS_CA @ FinanceCanada #civitas & more.

José Ramón Martí

@joseramonmarti

Community leaders dedicated to engaging first-time and infrequent voters make our democracy better!

Mawubi Hargoe

@MTHargoe

Who makes democracy better? Those who bring their entire family out to vote. Literally. #BramptonWest

Mayja Embleton

@FoodMinion

#citizensparks Committed women politicians, who encourage kids, make democracy better @oddyowl @LindaDuncanMP

Arezoo

@Raging_Fem

Conferences where youth can engage in meaningful policy discussions.

Craig Carter-Edwards

@OpenCCE

Changemakers who don’t forget the fundamentals. @biancawylie

Anne Dance

@AnneDance2

In St. John’s: locals raised an inflatable “elephant in the room” as they protested major health care cuts.

North York Community

@nychonline

@VillgBloggurls! Our girls media literacy group encourages voters.

Jennifer Jackson

@JJackson_RN

Who makes democracy better? Everyone who exercises their right to peacefully protest and demonstrate.

Kelly Lynne Ashton

@klashton27

@IdeasForWard30 is making democracy better by keeping residents engaged in municipal issues outside a campaign #TOpoli.

Joan Lillian Wilson

@JoanLillian

Who makes democracy better? The young leaders (of Toronto Youth Cabinet) at City Hall, that’s who.

Boys and Girls Clubs

@BGCCAN

Who makes democracy better? We do our part with @bbbsc by hosting #YOUthInOffice each year.

Boys and Girls Clubs

@BGCCAN

@BGCHamilton turns part of their Club into a polling station during elections.

Project Mantra

@PrjMantra

Our singer @LeighBursey makes democracy better. He pushed for a 119ft rainbow walk @ #SLCBrockville.

Catherine Soplet

@Soplet

@nationalpost asks: Who makes democracy better? ... Our veterans, and those who fought and died #Vimy

Kevin Vuong

@VuongKevin

@SamTecle is making democracy better by giving #youth a voice & say in #policing. #TOpoli #TOYouth

Phillip Roh

@LeftPhil

Communityfocused candidates like @jenniferhollett strengthen our democracy. #unirose #ndp

Mojdeh Cox

@womenincolour

President of @CanadianLabour @hassan_ yussuff — a critic of #cdnpoli

graceson

@graceson7

#Ontario Ombudsman André Morin also known as the big O.

SARA MINAEIAN of Ottawa, nominated by Sebastian Muermann >> Sara is a key organizer with iVote-jeVote at the University of Ottawa, through the Jean-Luc Pepin Research Chair, and has worked to catalyze political engagement with students and to provide a...

MACKENZIE HULME of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., nominated by Matthew Mansour >> This young lady, just 16 years old, is magnificent. She is now one of only two student trustees at her school board, she was in the page program at the Ontario legislature at...

JIM HOLT, of Delta, B.C., nominated by MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay >> Jim Holt is a selfless worker who truly cares about Canadian politics and has an extensive background in the public sector. We were lucky to have Jim as a Community Outreach and Special...

JOE HORNECK of Mississauga, Ont., nominated by William Norman >> On the community level, Joe is a leading transit advocate as Co-Chair of the Western GTA Summit Move Taskforce, a citizens’ advisory group that researches and promotes ways to reduce...

JENNIFER COLLETT of Peterborough, Ont., nominated by Tracy Curley >> Jennifer spends boundless energy taking care of her family and her community. As a patients’ advocate she has dedicated countless hours to helping patients access to information on...

SAFIAH CHOWDHURY of Toronto, nominated by Samuel Getachew >> My conversation with Safiah Chowdhury started at Queen’s University convocation in 2011. She was the first Muslim woman to lead the Student Union and made a lasting impression on me. Today,...

MEGAN BERETTA of Ottawa, nominated by Bryant McNamara >> What makes Megan different isn’t a small list. She’s a part of IPPSSA (uOttawa), she’s a Political Science student, and has worked on Parliament. She motivates me to be a more engaged political...

MONCEF LAKOUAS of Moncton, N.B., nominated by Marianne Tardy >> Moncef Lakouas has helped work on getting the municipal vote for permanent residents in Moncton and Dieppe in New Brunswick. Now he is working with several groups to bring the subject to...

KELI WESTGATE of Vernon, B.C., nominated by Chris George >> Recently our local federal Green party lost its candidate. Keli felt compelled to join the party and put her name forward to ensure that there was a Green option on the ballot. As the person...

ANJUM SULTANA of Scarborough, Ont., nominated by Antu Hossain >> Anjum is a Masters of Public Health student at the University of Toronto who believes engaging in politics is a key influencer in creating a happier and healthier society for all! She is...