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Expanding voting
We will change the voting age to allow 16 and 17-year olds to vote. Young people should have a stronger say in choosing their government and addressing the issues that affect them and their futures. Bringing more voices into politics will ensure that better decisions are made, and will ultimately result in a stronger democracy. We were disappointed to see the Liberals and Conservatives vote down this important change.
We will make voting more accessible to people living in Inuit, First Nations or Métis communities by ensuring that Indigenous languages are on election ballots in Indigenous territories. This is a concrete step we can take towards meaningful reconciliation, and it will boost participation in democracy as well as contributing towards the revitalization of Indigenous languages.
And we will expand voting opportunities by guaranteeing a three-day voting period, in addition to advance voting polls, and strengthening Election Canada's Vote on Campus programming to ensure elections are accessible to university and college students.
I just have to chime in right away and say allowing 16-17 year olds to vote is a GOOD thing!