Filipiniana News - Rhyme or Reason April 2011 According to many surveys, the vast majority of Canadian citizens do not plan to vote this coming federal elections. If you are reading this article before May 2, 2011, I hope that this article will convince you not to waste your right to vote for the reasons explained below. A Citizen’s Right and Privilege One of the most important distinctions between permanent residents and citizens is the latter’s right to vote. It is as much a right as it is a privilege. More than that, it is also a civic duty and should therefore not be taken for granted. For many of us who are naturalized citizens, it is a concrete and wonderful opportunity to participate in the decision-making process of the country which we have chosen to call our own. Environmental Degradation Recent natural disasters worldwide remind us of our extreme vulnerability vis-à-vis our natural habitat....