Storm the Ballot Box
An Insider's Guide to a Voting Revolution
by Jo-Ann Roberts
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Pub Date Mar 11 2025 | Archive Date Mar 19 2025
Nimbus Publishing | Nimbus Publishing Limited
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Description
Why Every Single Vote Matters—Especially Yours
Jo-Ann Roberts thought she knew how Canadian politics worked after being a reporter for forty years. Then she ran in the 2015 federal election as a candidate, confident that all she had to do was convince people she was the best person for the job, and they would vote for her.
That wasn't how it worked out. Roberts discovered there was so much she didn't know about our electoral system—especially how vulnerable it is to outside interference and manipulation by interest groups. Nor did she understand that those in power were not interested in getting everyone out to vote.
Millions of Canadians are not voting, a crisis that threatens to undermine democracy. Apathy, ignorance, and frustration mean a whole generation is losing faith in the value of their vote. Jo-Ann Roberts wants to ensure that the right to vote is reinvigorated, restored, and respected. In Storm the Ballot Box, she brings her unique experience from both broadcast newsrooms and political backrooms, laying out twenty concrete steps for how to kickstart a non-violent yet powerful voting revolution, empowering Canadians to mark their X—no matter who they vote for.
Advance Praise
“Do you want to know why there is such widespread public cynicism or apathy about politics and politicians? It’s a rough, nasty game that shows how ideals are quickly overridden or compromised by the power of money, personality, and hidden agendas. Jo-Ann Roberts’s Storm the Ballot Box offers important insights into how we can fix our broken electoral structures so every Canadian’s voice is heard. This is not a cry to overthrow our current democratic order, but a plea for greater thought and involvement by civil society to get the changes needed.”
– Dr. David Suzuki
“Part political catharsis, part urgent call to action, Storm the Ballot Box delivers a passionate argument for democratic reform in Canada. With a clear and engaging writing style, Jo-Ann Roberts makes complex political issues accessible, offering readers a thought-provoking examination of the deep-rooted challenges facing Canadian electoral politics today. Whether you're deeply concerned about the state of our political system or simply curious about the way forward, this book will resonate with anyone passionate about the future of Canadian democracy.”
– Alex Marland, author, professor of Politics, and Jarislowsky Chair of Trust & Political Leadership at Acadia University
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781774714355 |
| PRICE | CA$21.95 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
