Should we lower the voting age in BC and Canada?

Election signs from the 2022 the West Van municipal election

Dear Positive People,

The provincial election has now officially begun. You’ll see campaign signs popping up all over and perhaps meet some candidates at your door. We all know our civic duty to vote, but did you know there is a group of people who may be interested in politics that are prohibited by law from voting?

This Monday night, West Vancouver grade 12 students Jason and Jerry Song of TwinTalk Politics, will present to West Vancouver District Council asking them to petition the provincial and federal governments to lower the voting age to 16.

Hear what Jason and Jerry have to say at the meeting:

• Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

• Attend In Person,

• Participate via Webex or

• View online

Learn more about voting age age in Canada. Read this UNICEF policy brief.

Thanks for reading, Positive Voices