EQUIFLASH [ELECTION ADVOCACY UPDATE]

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EQUIFLASH -ELECTION ADVOCACY UPDATE
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Equity's online federal election webpage has been updated. Visit http://www.caea.com/EquityWeb/default.aspx.

New additions:
*	The New Democratic Party responds to Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan's letter asking three key arts and culture questions.
*	The Conservative Party unveils its election platform one week prior to election.
*	The Globe & Mail reports that social media is playing a central, even pivotal role in the federal election campaign as demonstrated by the overwhelming popularity and influence of Michel Rivard's video entitled "Culture in Danger" (Culture en Péril). 
*	Do you live in a potential "swing riding"? Check out a list of riding results from the 2006 federal election to find out if you are in a riding with a close race.

Coming later today:
Photos and videoclips from the inspiring "Rally in support of Canadian Culture" held October 8th in Toronto.

Keep checking http://www.caea.com/EquityWeb/default.aspx up until October 14th for continuing election updates and media coverage on arts and culture issues of importance to Equity members.
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