20 tough questions social sector leaders would ask federal candidates in an election debate
Why It Matters
Issues directly related to social impact work rarely get much airtime during the campaign trail, let alone during formal debates โ which are a chance for Canadians to parse out the nuances between the partiesโ platforms, and ultimately choose which way to vote.
This election is, perhaps predictably, turning out to be hinged on who has the best plan for getting Canadians past the devastation of COVID-19, from strengthening healthcare systems to mental health action plans to how to go about securing access to childcare for those who need it. Not to mention ending the pandemic itself, which is still more actively raging in many parts of the world โ namely lower-income countries. These are all things the social impact world cares about and works to address every day.
But social impact work as a sector itself rarely gets much airtime during the campaign trail at all, let alone during formal debates. So, we asked 15 leaders โย working in sectors from social services to philanthropy to global development โย whatโs one question youโd ask all the party leaders t
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