Pretzels and Politics

Politics can feel a little twisted these days — so let's untangle some of it over pretzels.

I think if you don't vote, you don't get a say — and the people who do vote end up deciding things for you.

A few friends have told me they feel apathetic about voting, like their vote won't move the needle. Others say they don't feel informed enough on the issues and would rather sit it out.

I'd like to open up a casual space to just talk politics — no agenda, no party lines. What's actually on your mind about the city and/or being Canadian right now?

Following up from our last session, here are the topics/themes we'll explore: - Housing - Provincial overreach - Practical ways to influence decisions, from electoral reform to voter turnout - Co-ops—homes and businesses

BTW if any of these are your jam and considered yourself well informed on a topic, I'd love your help to facilitate.

This isn't about convincing anyone to vote a certain way. It's about giving people room to say what they think, hear other perspectives, and walk away better equipped to make their own call — including whether or not to vote.

I'm not a political expert, just someone happy to keep the conversation moving. — Dihan Chandra

Complementary Food: Soft pretzels from Spent Goods (plant-based, contains gluten) — so grab dinner beforehand :)