Student Event – Election 2025: Engaging Faithfully for the Common Good

Watch the recorded livestream below.

Students were called to participate as a federal election was coming in the midst of political and social upheaval in Canada and around the world. The event was held on March 25. It addressed questions such as:

• Are you looking for information to guide what you’ll do with your vote?
• Are you wondering if there’s any point in engaging at all?
• How might faith inform the way we frame, process, and respond to pressing issues facing us today?

Participants joined virtually on their own or at local watch parties. Together, they:

• Engaged with panelists who helped cut through spin and misinformation on issues like affordability, peace, and the environment.
• Shared questions and insights in small group discussions (in virtual breakout rooms or at in-person watch parties)
• Regrouped and reflected on how they could act together in this election and beyond to bring about a better future.

CPJ wishes to thank partners from the Student Christian Movement, Ottawa Campus Chaplaincy, The Coady Institute, King’s University, and Ambrose University for their collaboration in planning this event.

Check out our discussion guide for the event!

At the event, we invited participants to share their thoughts with other attendees. For a preview of what was discussed, download the discussion guide [PDF].