The voting age in Canada should be lowered from 18, to 16 because voting at 16 years old will allow young Canadians to vote will give them a voice in how their country run. It will also allow them to express their opinion about issues that concern them, such as education public transportation, healthcare, employment and many more. Lowering the voting age also makes the government accountable to Canadian youth, and will require them to address the issues that most concern young Canadians. Allowing young people to participate in the political process can spark a commitment to life-long civic engagement.
- I believe the voting age in Canada should be lowered from 18, to 16 as this article from Elections Canada states. I support what they are saying.
- In this article, they are saying that 16-year-old Canadians should be allowed to vote? Yes or No.