Upon carefully analyzing and critiquing the six main parties policies and promises for Canadas upcoming 209 election, I have come to the decision to vote for the New Democratic Party (NDP). Of course, just like the rest of the platforms, the NDP platform is not perfect. However, it is the one that best reflects my own personal political ideology and hopes for the future of Canadians. The NDP takes (or takes?) pride in its slogan A New Deal for People, which emphasizes how they aim to be the government that will work for you, rather than you working for the government (cite NDP.ca). Compared to conservatives who feel that government intervention jeopardizes individual freedom, social democrats are willing to give up some freedom if it results in everyonenot just the richexperiencing the benefits from our countrys wealth (cite an article, p. 2). For that reason, making life more affordable for Canadians is at the heart of their platform. They plan to quickly and effectively tackle Canadas most pressing issues such as the need to expand Medicare fo
r all Canadians, the skyrocketing housing crisis, and putting an end to the crippling anxiety parents suffer when trying to find affordable, but quality child care for their families. With that being said, I feel most aligned with the commitments and claims of the NDP than the other political parties for the reason that they come across as the most relatable and authentic; therefore, I have the most faith that the NDP will do their best to keep their word. Though at the end of the day you can only vote for one party, I believe it is completely normal to both agree and disagree with certain aspects of each partys platform based on individual influences in your life such as friends and family, your field of employment, as well as certain social issues that are most important to you. Based on my own political ideology, I will discuss how the influences in my life and the issues I am passionate about have affected my decision to vote for the NDP in October, as well as how my political ideology will affect me within my future field of social services.