Canadians will go to the polls on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 to elect a federal government. As Catholics, it is important that we all take part in this democratic process and exercise our voting privileges on election day.

At the same time, we invite our family of faith to learn more about their local candidates, party platforms and how they will impact our community. The thread of faith is woven through all that we do. In this way, it is our responsibility to reflect on the positions of our politicians in the context of our faith. Where do they stand on issues of life, care for the marginalized, health care and social programs that strengthen our communities? It's up to each one of us to learn more about these and other important issues.

• Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Federal Election Guide
  
  
• Issues Worth Raising with Election Candidates - from the Catholic Civil Rights League
  
  
• Elections Canada - to find your riding, candidates, how to vote, etc.
  
  
• Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church 
  
  
• Below you will find additional resources created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. While they tackle issues from a U.S. perspective in relation to their upcoming November 2008 Presidential elections, many of the same topics, teaching and information are appropriate for our use and reflection.  
  

  Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

  Faithful Citizenship website - numerous resources, reflections and church teaching on a variety of issues from a faith perspective as they relate to politics