Are you Candidate Curious?

Curious about what drives people to run for federal office or how to start your political journey? Hear directly from those who’ve been there.

Watch nine short videos from the Samara Centre for Democracy featuring voices from our MP Exit Interview project, sharing candid insights and campaign experiences, offering valuable advice for aspiring politicians. 

Produced in partnership with Elections Canada, these videos cover topics ranging from deciding to run, gathering support and fundraising, and running a campaign. 

‍Elections Canada has developed a step-by-step guide guide to running in a federal election that takes you through each stage of the candidate experience.This toolkit is for Canadians who are interested in running for office but are unsure what is involved or how to begin this journey. It includes information on what someone running as a candidate should do before, during and after a federal election, as well as things to consider for their campaign.

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When we draw on diverse first-person accounts, we animate the candidate experience. These first-person perspectives are helpful not only for future candidates but for all Canadians looking to learn more about the democratic process.

-Sabreena Delhon, CEO of the Samara Centre

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Take a deeper dive into the MP experience

If you want to learn more about what the job of an MP is really like, check out our podcasts Humans of the House and Les Personnages de la Chambre.