‘We are putting our democracy in a precarious position by being politically disengaged,’ writes Shelley Zuckerman
toronto.com | August 16, 2019
Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 will make up the largest group of eligible voters in the coming 2019 federal election this October.
While generations of Canadians have been advised not to discuss politics in polite company, young people are no longer following this rule.
Research shows that young Canadians are more likely to discuss politics and the issues that concern them compared to their older counterparts. Discussing the impact of the elections on their daily lives, education, work, and their future with their friends and family not only motivated youth to vote but encouraged their peers as well.
Read on toronto.com: Opinion: Talk politics — especially with youth. Our democracy depends on it