Final Countdown: GOTV!
Summary
Host Paula Simons discusses the final days of Alberta's separation referendum with Teresa Wuppa, Julie Aletiet, and Anne-Marie Pham from Asian Canadians for a United Canada. The coalition explains how they are overcoming language and cultural barriers to encourage voting among Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese communities. They address challenges like disinformation, fear, and the complexity of the ten ballot questions, while emphasizing the importance of civic engagement for future generations.
Topics discussed
Introduction and referendum timeline
Guest introductions and coalition origins
Coalition strategies for community outreach
Filipino community education and critical thinking
Vietnamese community tactics and barriers
Challenges: fear, hesitation, and institutional barriers
Voting for those without status and unpacking questions
Linguistic and mechanical complexities of the ballot
Vietnamese refugee history and anti-immigrant questions
Political loyalty and shifting sense of belonging
Disinformation and misinformation in Vietnamese communities
Misinformation and fear in Filipino communities
Grassroots unity and mixed feelings on the process
Resource limitations and legacy for future generations
Closing remarks and call to vote
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