MEDIA ALERT
Elections Canada and Elections Ontario
jointly introduce a voting education program for students
Toronto – The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, and Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario, Greg Essensa, will unveil a new civic education pilot program at the awards ceremony of the Ontario Model Parliament. Over 200 students—future electors—from across Ontario will be asked to make a commitment to vote when they turn 18.
Date : April 29, 2011
Time: 4:45 p.m
.• Award ceremony
• Unveiling of the program
5:30 p.m.
• Photo Op
Place: Muzzo Family Alumni Hall
St. Michael’s College
121 St. Joseph Street
University of Toronto
Mr. Mayrand and Mr. Essensa will be available for scheduled interviews.
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For additional information or to schedule an interview contact:
Elections Ontario Media Relations Elections Canada Media Relations
Alicia Fowlie John Enright or Diane Benson
416.212.6186 / 1.866.252.2152 1.877.877.9515 / 613.993.2224
media@elections.on.ca media@elections.ca