Reaction All Years

Elections Canada is an independent government institution responsible for organizing federal elections and referendums in Canada. They play a vital role in ensuring fair elections and upholding the integrity of the electoral process. They approached us with a significant issue – the erosion of trust and perception of elections. They believed that the current information landscape, influenced by both traditional and social media platforms, affected citizens’ perception of elections and contributed to lower voter participation rates. In response to this challenge, our team was tasked with supporting Elections Canada in understanding and leveraging communication channels to bridge the gap between the institution and Canadian youth, aiming to enhance civic participation.

After conducting background research and employing system mapping, we narrowed our focus to young Canadians aged 18-34. Our research revealed a trend: while political discussions flourished online among the youth, there was a decline in their actual voter participation. To gain deeper insights, we segmented the target group into young youth (18-24) and older youth (25-34), considering that their perspectives and media consumption patterns might differ based on their life stages.

Our research employed a range of methods to gather comprehensive insights. Firstly, we conducted an extensive literature review, analyzing over 40 reputable resources. This process provided a strong foundation of existing knowledge on the subject. To gather direct input from our target demographic, we administered surveys to over 100 Algonquin College students aged 18 to 34, who are Canadian citizens. Additionally, we conducted 12 in-depth interviews to delve deeper into the topic, allowing us to gather qualitative data and gain a better understanding of the factors influencing youth engagement and voting behaviour.

To further enhance our research, we collaborated with 8 subject matter experts (SMEs) who specialized in areas such as social media marketing, political science, and youth advocacy. Their expertise enriched our research by incorporating diverse perspectives and in-depth knowledge. By combining these methods, we ensured a well-rounded understanding of youth engagement and voting behaviour among our target demographic.

The research yielded valuable insights. Surprisingly, despite their frequent use of social media platforms, the youth displayed low levels of trust in them. They emphasized the value of face-to-face interactions and were more likely to vote if they had previous personal engagement with party candidates.

They also primarily relied on family and friends as sources of election information, using online channels mainly to find information about party candidates.

Equipped with these valuable insights, we centered our solution ideation around revamping the voter information service on the Elections Canada website. Our current prototype is a mockup of a new look and feel of the candidate information page, where the information is more bite-sized and intuitive and imagery used purposefully to mimic those on a social media site.

We are in the process of testing it with the target users to get feedback and improve on it. Our ultimate goal is to provide an intuitive information platform that builds trust and participation by empowering Canadian youth to actively contribute and shape the future through increased civic engagement.

Quest is an application with an engaging seafaring RPG theme that allows the connection between two customers: The Quester and the Quest Giver. The customers are both able to browse between jobs that they want completed and jobs they want to complete – respectively, all within the exciting world of swashbuckling adventures and high-seas challenges. The customers will have an interactive menu that will assist them in finding their desired service, all while immersing themselves in the captivating seafaring theme.

They will also be rewarded with a ranking system that will be displayed on their profile so that other customers can view their skill level with job completion or job distribution, adding to the spirit of competition and camaraderie among fellow seafarers. Additionally, Quest seeks to offer a Quest-Point reward system that clients can redeem within the application as a cash back reward, further fueling their pursuit of riches and fame in the vast ocean of opportunities.

Quest is also actively seeking a partnership with services such as Algonquin College services, Amazon, or Skillshare for additional usefulness for redeeming Quest-Points, enabling Questers to unlock even more valuable rewards and resources to enhance their real-world endeavors.

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We are hosting an online yard sale for the Legacy of Hope charity. This is a project organized by Algonquin College School of Business Project Management students. The main objective of this project is to raise funds in support of the Legacy of Hope charity while simultaneously promoting reusability and community involvement.

The project aims to automate endpoint management for the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma (CASA). This will be achieved by introducing the ManageEngine Desktop Central to their IT infrastructure, the solution will generate detailed reports about the organization’s endpoints (laptops, desktops, smartphones) to ensure their IT infrastructure remains secure and up to date. The automation will save time and effort for CASA’s IT team while maintaining endpoint security.

The 7-a-side football tournament project is a student-led initiative in applied project management, dedicated to supporting the charity Legacy of Hope. This national organization aims to raise awareness about the legacy of residential schools and support the healing process of Residential School Survivors, particularly among First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Through the tournament, the project team aims to raise funds that directly contribute to Legacy of Hope’s charitable endeavors, providing stability and permanency for children in their care and fostering healthy brain development and relationships. The event also serves as a platform to unite football enthusiasts from the local community, promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.
Beyond the charitable aspect, the project emphasizes the importance of physical activity and well-being. It encourages participants to lead healthier lifestyles, instilling discipline and dedication through sports.
Overall, the 7-a-side football tournament project combines a passion for sports, community engagement, and practical project management. By applying their course concepts, the students seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while supporting Legacy of Hope’s mission for a better future for the less fortunate.

As the organizers of the Dream Cricket project, our mission was to raise $1000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a thrilling cricket tournament. With pride and joy, we successfully achieved our goal, thanks to the unwavering support of key stakeholders, enthusiastic participants, and our dedicated volunteer team.

What made this event even more special was the diverse community participation. Teams and individuals from various nationalities, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, came together on the cricket field, showcasing the spirit of unity and camaraderie in pursuit of a worthy cause. Together, we demonstrated that when people from different backgrounds join forces, their collective impact can create a positive and meaningful change in the lives of children in need.

Canada, a prime destination for international students all over the world, has now been our home for about 7 months. Despite the country’s culture of kindness and gratitude, a lot of students feel homesick and find it very tough to revisit their culture and their customs here. Most international students deal with school while trying to make ends meet, some of them even working 40 hours a week. What we all need is a night to remind ourselves of our roots, a reminiscence of our cultures, all we need is… a call back home.

The project is a fundraiser event in affiliation with the Make A Wish Foundation to raise money for terminally ill children. This event is a ticketed event where people are encouraged to wear their ethnic costumes and share folktales and legends from their homes. The project also plans to have party games for additional revenue. All proceedings from this event go to Make A Wish Foundation.

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The main objective of this project is to create a homely environment for international students to wear their colors and see the colors from other worlds as well, all while standing together for completing the actual scope, i.e. raising as many funds as we can for the terminally ill.

Avant-garde is an exceptional and culturally diverse fundraising event, meticulously curated to feature a captivating fusion of a multicultural DJ night and an exclusive painting auction. Our primary goal is to raise funds amounting to $1000 in support of a worthy cause.

The purpose of the BarOlympics project is to give back to a good cause by running a fundraising project with the goal of providing $1,000.00 value to the Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF). Established in 2000, LHF is a “national, Indigenous charitable organization whose purpose is to educate and create awareness and understanding about the impacts of Residential Schools”.

The venue for this event is TailGators and includes a variety of fun activities. Archery, pool table, ping pong and pyramid cups, plus several silent auctions with great prices from fitness clubs, Yoga studio, Tim Hortons, and entertainment venues, provide attendees with memorable experiences while raising funds for a good cause.

The primary objective of the project is to establish connections with businesses, conduct real interviews, and acquire practical projects for the International Business Management Department. The project also entails identifying and recommending suitable international organizations for the department’s engagement. The project aims to establish relationships with businesses through partnerships, expanding the department’s network for future collaboration. Additionally, it seeks to develop project charters that address the specific needs of some selected organizations.