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For those that seek a future that brings together the best of the insights and objectives of people who, within the social democratic and democratic socialist traditions, have worked through farmer, labour, co-operative, feminist, human rights and environmental movements, and with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, to build a more just, equal, and sustainable Canada within a global community dedicated to the same goals.

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How do I talk to people at work? (lemmy.ca)

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I've noticed that the NDP has a visibility problem especially among blue collar workers. I't seems that many people seem to think that the conservatives are going to make canada more affordable. How can I talk to people to get them to understand that the conservatives are just business as usual and are going to make canada more affordable for big corperations and resource extraction companies. Not the workers who actually get stuff done?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Good on you. Know what their issues are (e.g., affordability, carbon tax) and have some relevant, effective, and true points on hand (e.g., Most Canadians receive money from the carbon rebate program, and so PP axing that so-called tax means you won't get those quarterly checks. See it's actually a corporate tax that he wants to axe). Acknowledge their issue when they bring it up. Honestly empathize with the real aspects of it (e.g., you too know what affordability issues are like) and communicate this. And then casually explain why you're voting the way you are, or not the way that they are intend to. "And this is why the NDP have my vote because they've pushed to expand public health care start to include fully covered prescription medication. And I want to see more of that." (The Conservatives probably voted against that too)