Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

Fine as is

A knowledge test on the political parties initiatives should be conducted to ensure you understand what you are voting for.

Yes, but with a required test demonstrating basic political understanding and knowledge in order to vote.

There should be a basic test demonstrating understanding of politics in order to vote and anyone above the age of 15 who passes it should be allowed to vote.

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, 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.

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

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.

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, 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, 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

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.

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.

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 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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

no, and all voters should be required to vote

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

no senoirs voting

I believe the best thing is to lower the voting age only if they have a clear understanding of politics

Our countries political system should be a mandatory course, which also teaches individuals how to assess candidates and parties in order to formulate their educated vote. The use of tools like this should be used by all voters.

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

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

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.

No, there should be a test demonstrating their basic understanding of politics but if failed should only warn the individual they shouldn't vote but still let them

No it should there should be a iq and eq test to make sure the individual is smart enough to vote. cause some people at 15 are more mature than a grown adult. i think it should be over 15 though.

Yes, it should be lowered to the age of 16 - as long as individuals take a quick test to prove their competence.

no because some teens are not that introduce to political things,or have a lack of education about political thing,and "not all teenagers" but they are not serious about this topic.

No, if you do or do not pay taxes you should still be allowed to vote only if you are the right age to vote.

yes but only if you are ably to pass a test that demonstrates your understanding of politics and the political landscape.

I think they should make to age 12 because most Canadians are children so they don't get enough votes.

Yes, to about 16, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Most people below 18 are immature and are incapable of such. They also should be more focused on schooling than politics.

It should remain the same, however the max range should be lowered... For example as anybody over the age of 75 that has truly lost touch with reality or common goals should not be able to vote.

Keep it the same way

No; people older than the voting age will probably not understand a lot about the politics, and do not really LIVE in Canada until they're older, and a legal adult.

Seniors Should not be able to vote

Yes, but only if they have a clear understanding of basic politics.

Yes, anyone who pays taxes and passes a basic test demonstrating understanding of politics should be allowed to vote

Yes, and education related to politics should be part of the school curriculum and accessible for all students

No, and it should be raised to 20

Old people shouldn’t be able to vote (80+) because they will die before they see the effects of their vote

it should be lowered but they should have to take a test beforehand proving they know enough and are mature enough to be doing it.

I think it should be lowered to young adults such as 15-17 but nothing under those ages. Also the people need to be educated.

Yes but for people under 18 it should be optional

16 should be allowed to vote since they are considered as young adults and they can take drive test,work, and rely on the government too. And at this age they should be responsible enough

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics and the age should be raised for further knowledge

the age could be lowered but the voter would have to pass a test demonstrating their understanding of politics

i belive it should be the same age as it is right now if it was younger people wouldnt know who they would vote for

no but people above 17 with tax eligible income can

yes and the voting age should be 16

Educated tax paying and tested on knowledge of system and what are the platforms and policies up for election

Voters should be able to pass a short basic knowledge quiz in order to vote.

Lowering the age of voting isn't expected to impact voter turnout significantly, thuis making it meaningless to do so.

I'd say yes for myself.

The voting age should remain

Yes, Citizens of the age of 16 should be able to vote.

No, the minimum voting age where it currently sits (18 years of age) is good.

They should have the option to do so at 16. At 16 you begin contributing to society more and if we started having the option to vote younger more people would be interested.

Yes, but only those who are tested for maturity

yes, but only if they know joe.

No, because if you make it younger the voters might not understand what htey are voting for and vote for wjat their parents vote for.

yes, but voters should be required to pass a basic test to show their understanding of politics

Yes, age doesn't matter sometimes on some things, many younger people are well educated over things older people believe they understand. Though I do believe their should be a small test for everyone, as there will always be those people who vote for the wrong reasons.

Yes if better educated is provided to them within their school systems prior to voting

Age 16 for voting would be good.

It should be lowered to 16 years and older.

When the person becomes pubescent he can vote

Yes, but at 16 voters should take a test to see if they are responsible enough to vote

Yes, as long as the people are taking the voting seriously (be informed, know who you're voting for, don't joke around, etc...)

Only to informed individuals

Any citizen who can pass a basic test should be allowed to vote

Yes, to 16. The people will have to go through a test on their understanding of politics

16 year old's should b allowed to vote

kids are the future and are smarter then adults think. if kids under the age of 18 can pass a test about how they understand politics they should be allowed to vote

Depends on the political comprehension demonstrated by students, primarily in the ages between 15 and 17.

Employed citizens under 18 (16 and up) should have the right to vote swell.

The minimum voting age is fine where it is now.

I think the minimum voting age should be 18 and over because normally people under the age of 18 aren't fully mature, but if they aren't fully mature then they might not take it seriously, then make an answer, and not take a minute and look over their answer and make sure it's the right choice.