We’re a large national network of groups who believe it’s time to extend voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds in Canada.

The Vote16 Act

Introduced in the Senate by Independent Senator Marilou McPhedran, Bill S-222 would extend Canada’s voting age to 16.

If we can get the bill past second reading and sent to Committee, that will give Canada its first opportunity for dedicated, exclusive study of the voting age issue.

Federal politicians - from all parties - have been trying to empower our youth for over three decades.

What’s happening in YOUR province or city?

Did you know that Canada’s voting age is being taken to court?

2024 National Summit

In May 2024 we held Canad’s first ever National Vote16 Summit, Ottawa