About us

This is a guide for new citizens and non-citizens of Canada on how to get involved in federal politics. Depending on your status, you’ll find ways to participate and share your perspective. Whether you’re a temporary worker, a permanent resident, or a new citizen, this guide will help you support the federal parties and causes you believe in.

Who wrote this guide?

An avid campaigner who has knocked on doors in many campaigns across multiple provinces wrote the original version based on his campaign experience. Since then, passionate campaigners from various backgrounds and political parties have contributed their knowledge and helped shape it into the guide you see today.

To learn more about the motivation behind this guide, read this article.

Does this guide focus on a certain party?

No. The content is carefully written to avoid being too specific to the methods of any particular party. It includes insights from campaigners affiliated with various federal political parties. We hope everyone can find ways to support the party they believe in.

There is a section called Action in the guide. It includes links to help you get involved, as described in each article. We have tried our best to include links to relevant pages on the websites of all represented parties.

Was government funding or political party funding used to make this guide?

No. The content is developed by the volunteer effort of the many campaigners from different backgroud but who have the same wish that many people became able involve in politica with ways they can do.

Is this site advocating for non-citizen voting rights?

No. The purpose of this guide is to provide information so that everyone can participate in the political process in ways that are currently allowed under Canadian law, based on their immigration or citizenship status. It does not advocate for changes to Canada’s electoral system.