S-222Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum
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Lowers the federal voting age from 18 to 16. Currently 16-year-olds can drive, work full-time, and pay taxes — but can't vote in the elections that set those rules. Has cross-party private-member support but no government commitment.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the Senate.
Official source
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