Citizens of Tomorrow

In partnership with Élections Montréal, the special project Citizens of Tomorrow invites you to explore how the democratic process works in Montréal and to understand its history. Who can vote? Who can be a candidate? Why is it important to know what candidates stand for?

The Citizens of Tomorrow project has four components:

1. Democracy in Montréal – In-class workshop with a MEM animator to introduce key concepts in the practice of democracy.
2. Special Election: Five Mayors on the Campaign Trail! – Independent teacher-led workshop. This second activity is the heart of the project: five mayors are running for reelection ! Students have to make poster for the candidates and introduce them to their fellow students in a press conference. Who can vote? Who can run for office? This activty is also an opportunity to learn about the history of voting rights in Montréal.
3. Sites of Municipal Democracy – Field trip to the MEM and city hall with a MEM animator.
4. Counting Votes – Independent teacher-led workshop.

Links to the Québec Education Program (QEP)

Elementary Cycle 3

Social Sciences

• Canadian society around 1820
• Québec society around 1905
• Québec society around 1980
• Political situation
• Influence of people and events on social and territorial organization

Culture and Citizenship in Quebec

• Collective life
• Democratic experiences

Secondary

Culture and Citizenship in Quebec

• Citizenship
• Civic participation
• Democracy and social order

This program runs from January to May 2025. It can be offered free of charge to twenty-five elementary and secondary school classes.

This program is made possible through the participation of Élections Montréal.