Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Voters should be allowed to vote starting at 16, provided that they pass a test demonstrating a good understanding of politics, as they will not have yet completed their high school education. At 18 they should be able to vote freely

No, and voters should be given more direct guides to understanding the political landscape before casting their votes--this is something that should be available for everyone regardless of class status.

No. If a person wants to vote they should have to know about the topic and think about the common benefits and not the minority's

Yes, any tax payer should be able to vote so long as they pass a test demonstrating minimal understanding of politics

Yes, at least 16 years or older, as long as they pass a basic test to demonstrate their understanding of politics.

Students who are unhappy with their education should have a right to speak up and have a say in some sort of way that actully matters.

No, anyone below the age of 18 does not have the necessary understanding of the world and its complexities to vote on critical issues.

any Canadian citizen who is able to enter a legal contract should be REQUIRED to vote in all municipal, provincial and national elections.

Yes, but they need to pass a test making sure they understand basic politics as a requirement to vote.

Yes, as long as they're contributing to society through work and taxes at a younger age they should be able to vote for what happens in their society.

Yes, do think it should be lowered because of people like me, I want to vote against all of the people in Ontario who think that trudeau (he doesn't deserve a capitol letter for his name) is any good in the slightest.

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test of their logic and reasoning capabilities in order to vote

No, but all voters should have to have taken a test of basic understanding of what each level of government is responsible for

yes but they need to understand basic government stuff and politicians cannot target them to try to convince them

I believe if you are turning the voters age within 3 months of an election you should be able to vote.

Fine as is

no, if kids too young get to vote they don't have there own ideas and they would just go off of there parents

Yes, and voters should have to demonstrate a basic understanding of politics and each party's platform

I think it could be a good idea to lower it, make it fair and equal to everyone, think it would be good.

the minimum voting age should be 16 years and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote.

Individuals under the age of 18 should not be able to vote as if they were of age however, we should implement a way for young peoples voices to have a say in politics. Such as a school collective vote.

I think that it should be lowered so that I can enjoy my childhood more instead of waiting for the golden years to end without the right to vote

No, there should be however more accessibility to current political platforms. Continual unbiased updates in schools, social platforms, signage, etc.

Voting age should match military age. If you are old enough to carry a weapon in the army you are old enough to vote

Please make it so that 16 years of age can vote and have a sense of belonging when it comes to decision-making.

Yes, and before voting they should be required to take a quiz to see what party their views align with.

It would be nice to have the younger generation be able to vote because they are the next generation of people but we need higher education of politics in school

It should be raised and you should have filed and paid your taxes the previous year in order to vote.

While I do agree that it should be lowered I believe that voters should prove that they have a basic understanding of politics and the parties involved before being able to vote.

Not something to be based from age but rather from self-experience. Citizens should have to educate themselves futher, or atleast be educated by our governments further on politics in the country.

There needs to be a maximum age for voting. I’d suggest that only those between the ages of 16 and 60 should be allowed to vote.

Yes, any tax paying citizen that can pass a test that shows they understand the mechanisms of our political system should be able to vote.

Yes, but everyone should pass a basic test to demonstrate their understanding of politics in order to vote.

Yes, I think 16 years old. They can have a drivers license, they should be able to vote. But before they turn 16, it should be mandatory in school that they take an amped up civics class(es) that gets them excited about and informed about voting and politics.

Yes, and those over 70 should no longer be allowed to vote as they are not investing in their futures but those after them.

yes, however all voters should be requited to pass a basic civics test in order to demonstrate their understanding of politics.

yes, if only people younger than 18 take a vote and get a high score that makes it reasonable for them to vote

Yes but, understanding of politics quiz to show educated voter under 18. They are voting for their future.

It's a slippery slope question a lot of people under 18 can be immature and not really have any interest towards elections however there are a lot of citizens under 18 that would take it serious so I'd say sure.

The new/younger generations have immature and underdeveloped ideas which they try to push on us. Ex, Gender laws, no abortion, gun laws ect...

16 year olds should be able to attempt a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics so they can vote or they can wait till they are 18.

Yes but there should be mandatory classes in school to teach us about political parties (specifically run by unbiased teachers).

Voting age should be lowered to 16, they have a right to purchase a vehicle at that age so why not go all out in the consent

Yes, for people younger than 18, only those who pass a test demonstrating their understanding of politics should be allowed to vote.

All citizens should be able to vote at the age of 18, but if they have a steady job before 18, they should be allowed to vote provincially

If kids can’t figure out there gender, biology, common sense, they shouldn’t have the power to affect our country’s laws

I personally believe that if a person is younger than 18 and shows that they are mature enough to make decisions and understand the voting system i think its okay.

If someone is legally allowed to get a drivers licence (able to take responsibility for their lives and lives of other road users) they should be able to vote

Should be reduce to 17 instead of 18. Legally can have a full license, job, and is criminally responsible.

Yes, but I think there should be a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics before they can vote

Why is there so much focus on the "taxpayer" and not on making it incumbent on politicians to meet the needs of populations within the country whether they can vote or not?

Voting is an important responsibility. Minors are not capable of making informed choices and lack the ability to think rationally. Only competent adults should be allowed to vote.

Ballots should be weighted by asking general knowledge questions about the political cycle that have only one correct answer, before proceeding with the vote. Based on what percentage of the test is passed, your vote should be calculated on that percent. If you pass with a seventy, your ballot value will be seventy percent, for example. Voting age should be eliminated, and this test should determine a person's voting worth.

This will incentivize serious voter's to become educated in topics if they want their riding and respective political faction to win.

task payers should be the minimum voting age as well as requiring that he/she have a basic understanding of politics

I say yes, it should be lowered to 16, many old people say that young adults live in the moment, yes that is somewhat true, we also don't want to be completely screwed over because older people made poor decisions that will now hinder our lives

If a citizen can pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics, they should be able to vote no matter the age

Yes, and voters be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

It should be raised to 20 years of age as someone by that age should have experience what life is like with the current system.1

yes if you can drive a car are trusted with peoples lives in that way you should be allowed to vote.

The people who vote need to know what it is they are voting for and give an educated reason as to why they are voting and who they are voting for

As long as you know what politics is all about like the main understanding of politics then i think you have the right to vote so my answer is yes.

Yes, but anyone under 18 must pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics and anyone under 14 can not vote.

No, and information on what parties wish to accomplish and how well they have completed things in the past should be more advertised

I thinking less than 2 not allowed but 2-50 allowed because older than 50 is like older than 49 also

Yes, but instead of there being a minimum age, there should have to be a basic test, as some people who are 16-years old who are more informed of the government than some people who are 40 years old.

I think everyone who is over 16 should be allowed to vote. All ages should have to show that they have some understanding of what the parties stand for and why they support their party so they are not just voting the same as other people.

I believe it should be but ensure that voters and the education system can teach more about political parties and politics.

Yes, but 16 and 17 year olds should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote.

Instead of having a minimum voting age they should have a competency test to make sure that voters are able to understand what the platform and promises each party offers

If the age for driving is 16 and drinking is 18/19 I think that voting and the above should all be at the same age

I think phasing in the right to vote (municipal, provincial and then later on federal) is a more reasonable path to ensuring lifelong participants in our democracy

yes, there should be a test to make sure that the people who are voting know a little bit about politics before they vote though.

Yes, but those under the current age should be tested to make sure they comprehend the politics and are mature enough.

yes because the new generation of citizens are the people who have to live here so they should be deciding what happens

No, and highschoolers should have to pass a basic civics test that immigrants do to pass high school

I think everyone should have they right to vote. But there are problems to it. People can be manipulated especially young ones. Maybe put some regulations. Explain in schools objectively history. This way kids might try vote objectively, not for someone who yells a lot.

No, it should be minimum 25 years of age, but if an 17 year old or higher wants to vote, they should pass a basic test to show their understanding of politics.

No. Engaging young voters is challenging. Helping young voters get engaged in politics is EVERY Canadians responsibility.

the age range should be higher because 18-year-olds are considered an adult doesn't mean they know what there doing

It should be raised, and voters must demonstrate their understanding of politics

yes, but only by one or two years and everyone should be tested to see if they are ready to vote in terms of their understandings

Maybe, 16 y.o. people should have the right to vote

no, and all voters should be required to vote

It should be lowered to 13, everyone deserves a right to vote

No, but people unable to vote should not be taxed.

yes, but not under 14.

i want it to be lowered for me, but not anyone else

no senoirs voting

It should be lowerd to the age of sixteeen but they should be evaluated first

Voting age should be 16 for municipal and Provincal but not federal.

Yes, since the government says you can start working at 14 and pay taxes on those paychecks, they should be allowed to vote

Yes. The decisions of older citizens impact young voters. I believe that 17 years of age should be the minimum legal voting age. Civics should be woven into our school curriculums, and an effort should be made to include students in political discussions. I also believe that all voters should take a basic test to demonstrate their understanding of politics to vote. We have an abundance of ill-informed voters with little to no knowledge of how our system works. We need to ensure that those who know what they are voting for are allowed to vote

It matters less about age and if they actually understand party policies and how that will affect the country.

Voters should be required to take a test proving they understand politics before voting. If they pass, regardless of age, they can vote.

yes, rather than age, voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

16 should be the youngest age. If they start voting before leaving home, they may continue after they leave home. I so badly wanted to vote at age 16.

Yes, and there should be a maximum voting age after which voters get disenfranchised. If you have no stake in the future, your opinion does not matter.