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Young Canadians launch court challenge to lower federal voting age from 18
Young Canadians launch court challenge to lower federal voting age from 18 A Nova Scotia teen says young people need political clout as climate change ‘tipping point’ looms Ryan Maloney · CBC News Amelia Penney-Crocker is shown speaking at a climate action rally in Halifax on Oct. 22, 2021. (Amelia Penney-Crocker) A group of young…
Read MoreProtests Erupt in Myanmar Following Military Coup
On February 1, 2023, the military in Myanmar staged a coup and arrested the country’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, along with other senior members of her government. This sudden and unexpected turn of events has sparked widespread protests throughout the country, with citizens calling for the restoration of democracy and the release of…
Read MoreHouse rejects bid to lower federal voting age to 16
by Susan Ferrechio, Chief Congressional Correspondent ________________________________________ The House on Wednesday rejected a measure to lower the nation’s voting age to 16. Lawmakers voted 125-302 to reject an amendment proposed by Rep. Ayanna Pressley to lower the mandatory minimum voting age for federal elections. Voters must be 18 years old to vote in federal elections.…
Read MoreHouse of Commons debates lowering voting age for Canadians
Aya Al-Hakim • Global News The House of Commons debated lowering the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years of age on Wednesday. NDP MP Taylor Bachrach initially introduced Bill C-210, an Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age), on Dec. 13, 2021. Wednesday’s debate will be the bill’s second reading. “We should all be concerned that voter…
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