Voting Age

• Canada should follow U.K. in lowering voting age to 16: senator

  Sen. Marilou McPhedran lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are "based on stereotypes."

  Politics

  Jul 23, 2025
  
• U.K. may lower voting age to 16. What to know

  The government said the proposed changes were part of an effort to boost public trust in democracy and would align voting rights across Britain.

  Politics

  Jul 17, 2025
  
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• Extending vote to N.B. permanent residents won’t happen by fall: province

  The change would be a Canadian first, but the department says there are too many outstanding questions and logistical issues to make the change for elections this fall.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
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• House of Commons debates lowering voting age for Canadians

  The House of Commons will debate lowering the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years of age on Wednesday. It will be Bill C-210's second reading.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Group of Canadian youth file application to challenge voting age in Canada

  Thirteen young people have filed an application at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to challenge the voting age in Canada.

  Politics

  Dec 2, 2021
• BC NDP resolutions include lowering voting age, free menstrual products in public buildings

  The party's convention wrapped up on a note of celebration despite widespread labour unrest in multiple industries.

  Politics

  Nov 24, 2019
• Resolutions to watch for at the BC NDP’s annual convention this weekend

  The BC NDP is meeting this weekend for the party's annual convention, and a big part of the event in Victoria will be the party's resolutions.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2019
• B.C. moves to register 16-, 17-year-olds to vote but won’t lower voting age

  Sixteen- and 17-year-old British Columbians will soon be able to register to vote but won't yet be given the right to cast a ballot.

  Politics

  Oct 31, 2019
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• Lowering the voting age for local B.C. elections gets vote of confidence from UBCM

  A majority of local government officials have voted in favour of lowering the voting age to 16 for local elections.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2019
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• Plan for 16-year-old voters passed by Winnipeg school board

  The Winnipeg School Division has cleared the first hurdle in allowing 16-year-olds the right to vote in school board elections. The school board passed a motion unanimously.

  Education

  Nov 22, 2018