Every Vote Matters

I decided it’d be a good idea for me to vote early for the upcoming federal election, which is what I did today, and so, too, did my family. 


I know my limitations well enough to know that on the day of the election, I’d potentially be too overwhelmed after another stressful day at work and end up not voting at all. 


Canadian politics, or politics in general, have never been my thing. I’ve tried, but if I’m being honest, over the last decade or so, I’ve been way more caught up in the political circus of our American allies than that of my own country’s politics. Like I said, if I’m to be completely honest. 


For most of the world, it’s been hard not to watch the trainwreck unfold south of the border. But, while I’ve been busy watching that trainwreck unfold across the border, much like that of an unscripted, sensationalized, very dramatic and often entertaining reality show, our own spectacular country was becoming its own trainwreck too.


I love my country. I am so proud to be Canadian. But in more recent years, my beautiful country has become unrecognizable while living in fear, trying to raise my Jewish family here. It is why I needed to go vote today, especially after waking to the news this morning that 3 local Jewish businesses had been vandalized overnight. I didn’t want to miss out on my privilege as a Canadian citizen and my right to do so, knowing that our country needs to be saved. I can’t look away any longer, also knowing that this election is more vital than ever before. 


And that every vote matters 💙 🎗


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