Canada's elections chief says Parliament could look at lowering the voting age to 16 to boost Canadians' lifelong participation in the democratic process. Other countries, such as Scotland and Austria, have lowered their minimum voting age to 16. While 18 is widely considered the "age of majority" in Canada, Canadians are granted other rights at age 16, such as the right to drive a vehicle. Lowering the voting age to 16 would give them a "tool" to take part in democracy and make change happen, he said. Zachariah said if Parliament lowers the voting age, more such satellite stations could be set up at secondary schools.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2018 07:52 UTC