Chapter 4.7
Youth in Politics: How Young Canadians Shape Democracy
Explore how Canadian youth engage with electoral systems, civic institutions, and political movements to influence democratic life and public policy.
What You'll Learn
Canadian youth face structural barriers limiting their electoral participation rates.
The Charter guarantees voting rights and freedoms enabling youth political engagement.
Political socialisation through schools shapes civic literacy and democratic participation.
Non-electoral participation includes petitions, advocacy, and grassroots social movements.
What You'll Practice
1
Students identify structural barriers and reforms improving Canadian youth voter turnout.
2
Learners define key civic terms including apathy, lobbying, and electoral participation.
3
Questions test knowledge of Canadian institutions, rights, and youth engagement programmes.
Why This Matters
Understanding youth political participation equips students to engage meaningfully with Canadian democratic institutions, advocate for change, and exercise their rights as informed citizens.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Civic Engagement
Political Apathy
Electoral Participation
Political Socialisation
Civic Literacy
NS Curriculum Aligned
