Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

If teens are able to join the military (at 16) then they should be able to vote as well. If they can't vote then they shouldn't be able to join the military. Additionally, I think it should be mandatory to vote.

Younger people should be allowed to vote, but they should have to write a test or prove their competency in their understanding of politics. We don’t need uneducated youth putting in votes and affecting the outcome of the election unless they know what and who they are voting for

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.

Yes, minimum age for voting should be about 15 and maximum voting age should be 65 or it shouldn’t be about age it should be about gullibility and attention paid to politics

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

yes, but not under 14.

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

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

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

I think it depends on what the person’s maturity level is like, and if they want to vote at all. I don’t think most teenagers even want to vote

Politics should be taught in schools, so kids can learn about politics, and should be aloud to vote at 16.

i mean like i have no problem with the voting age i dont think it should be lowered do i think its ludicriss to have 18 year olds vote yes but also it brings freedom to some kids you know

Yes but with strict regulations on political marketing to teens and requirements for education that is as unbiased as possible

Yes because currently students are receiving better education on politics in school than most adults are.

Yes, but voters should be required to complete a questionairre similar to isidewith and review their results before voting.

I believe the voting age should be higher. young people vote ndp because theyre are ignorant. they dont have life experience and are easily manipulated

Yes, lowered to 14 for municipal, and 16 years of age for provincial and federal as you are more likely to engage in the civic process if you are involved at a younger age and are likely to be tried as an adult and are enabled to make far more life altering decisions at that age with repercussions throughout their adult lives.

If children can receive a gender change surgery, then the age for voting should be lowered.

Yes when you are the age of 14

No, Voting should be restricted to those aged 18 to 65

I am fine with lowering the voting age, however, there should be an test to show their understanding for some of the younger voters

politics are dumb

when your mature enough

No, the age limit is at a good age limit because 18 year olds are mature enough and know most of the basics, so they aren't completly helpless. 18 is, in my opinion, the perfect age limit to start voting.

Yes, but voters should be have a basic understanding of politics and secondary schools should educate students about them.

Yes, lowered to driving age (16)

Lowered to 18 nationwide.

The voting aged should be lowered but not at the young end, older people (80+) should no longer be able to vote

it should be 16 no lower

by one 1 year

No because kids can be influenced.

yes the voting age should be 16+

Yes but only at the age of 16 or 17.

Yes, any legal citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Students should start a curriculum around political science in middle school. Knowledge is paramount

If they can do a back flip they can vote

Yes, however all voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of the Canadian political system in order to vote.

You should be able to vote as long as you are educated on all parties

only lowered by one or two years.

yes because the younger people will have to live with the effects of this government as they grow up.

Lower it just to 17

lowered only by a year or two

yes in local communities for youth opinion

Yes, but an investment to educate young voters about voting should be made.

Yes, and add training and education for policies in school

I feel that it should be taught neutrally in schools but not raised

yes, so long as the school system adjusts their learning criteria so that young people can fully understand what their vote is working towards

If you are 18 in the calendar year of an election, you should be able to vote

Voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics, regardless of age.

Yes but they should be put through a basic political knowledge test

Yes. But schools need to take action to help young people make the right decisions FOR THEMSELVES and not force an opinion on any one.

Yes, it should be lowered to 16 as many policies and decisions directly impact those young people who are entering the work force and society at large.

Yes, tax payers able to demonstrate their understanding of politics through a basic test should be able to participate.

No, but the vote of people that have reached retirement age should count as half a vote

No, I am starting to side with raising it.

if someone of a very young age is able to demonstrate sufficient political knowledge, they should be allowed to vote

I don't believe someone at 16 or 17 has a clear grip on the issues are are too easily quickly influenced by ideology.

Maybe to 16, if the school system teaches them the importance of voting and following what they believe in.

Yes, the voting age should be lowered to 16

Yes, and a basic test demonstrating political knowledge to receive the right to vote.

Yes. It should be lowered but increase non bias education about government

yes I think that in Canada voting age should be lowered to 16 years of age

I would say that if you are paying taxes you should have the right to vote, but instead of lowering voting age don’t tax the working youth

Yes and we should eliminate the extremely elderly from voting

voters should have a basic understanding before voting.

i dont think age matters if you are 16+. i think it should be decided on if the voter is well educated or not

9 years old

i think it shouldn't be lowered but the government should look into the opinion of younger people

yes, only if they are mature teens (16+)

most people under 18 and some above are too stupid to understand and just go with the hype

Yes, but those under age 18 (16 and 17) should not have their vote weighted the same as an adults.

yes but voters should provide basic knowledge of political topics

Yes, but voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of each party’s policies in order to vote

yes and lower drinking age too

No, any lower will be bad as they will not be mature enough.

I say if there's a 16 or 17 year old out there that has an actual great opinion or idea then let them vote.

Yes, this should be put into highschool curriculum and students should be able to vote after graduation

If they want to vote and are underage should fill out some sort of easy to get request to vote form but also get to vote if they pay taxes

Yes, we should give high school students a chance to vote while they're going to school and can learn what it means

Yes, but voters should be required to pass a basic text demonstrating their understanding of policies in order to vote, education on political topics from a non- bias stand point should be an option in all schools

Yes 16 years of age in grade 10 when children learn about voting in schools.

As long as schools incorporate more political teachings in school.

Yes, i think that if the citizen is mature enough then they should be able to vote

Yes, many teenagers are more involved and educated in politics than adults.

the legal age should be raised

No, I think we're at a good age for Canadians to vote in 18, as they are just out of school and potentially pursuing college, university or even a vocational/trade school, and they have been educated about these issues, and are beginning to form, or have formed their own opinions. It also makes sense, as we begin to trust that they can handle things around 18 for other decisions. Anything younger than that, I feel would be taking advantage of younger voters, as kids make stupid decisions.

People under the minimum voting age should be able to take a very hard test, showing that they are suitable for the occasion. This would only occur if they were over the age of twelve

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Yes, and civics courses required to understand and our government

Teenagers are clueless about the world and consequences. An age group notorious for being easily influenced should not even be listened to or considered.