Apparently one of the key populations in this Canadian election are the urban Canadian women.
So what does an urban woman want? Without really looking at the issues I'm going to just really think what would appeal to me. What political promises would get my vote?
A high-heel fund (for all those expensive shoes I wish to buy), a discount at Lululemon so I can always ensure that I look good when I work out, and free tampons...Ok, so I'm joking about all of this except maybe about the tampons (because these really should be free to ALL women as they really are a necessity, but that's really a different story).
Anyways, if I think seriously what would really appeal to me it would really boil down to these issues:
-Healthcare- what political party can deliver the best healthcare services?
-Childcare- if I ever decide to have children what childcare services will be available if I also decide to be a working mom? Also, on that note what maternity leave benefits will there be?
-On the flip side of that as more and more women are buying homes on their own are there any subsidies that will benefit me if I chose to do this? Lets face it buying property in Toronto is expensive.
-Transportation- as an individual that rides the TTC everyday to get to work I really wish that it was cheaper to do so!
I can also tell you what is not going to get my vote (take note Conservative Party)- creepy Stephen Harper commercials. Apparently his subtle attempt at getting the urban woman vote is him showing us his "family friendly side". No man who wears a sweater vest before the age of 70 is ever going to get my vote.
Uh oh, I just read an
article and apparently the things I may be looking for are on offer from the Conservative Party. Mmm. Maybe Mr. Sweater Vest isn't so bad?