'I'm voting for the first time after fleeing a dictatorship'
Summary
Ahmad Al Masri and his wife Ghayda, who left dictatorial Syria, are now in their 40s and new citizens of Canada. They will be taking part in voting for the first time in Canada's general election.Key Facts
- Ahmad Al Masri and Ghayda grew up in Syria under a dictatorship.
- They did not have the freedom of speech or democracy in Syria.
- They moved to Canada from Syria.
- Ahmad and Ghayda are now citizens of Canada.
- Canada's general election is the first time they will vote.
- The act of voting represents a significant moment of freedom for them.
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