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Youth

Perspectives from, for, and about young Canadians โ€” because the next generation isn't waiting to engage. They already are.

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Youth Voices

Generation Pragmatic: Why Young Canadians Are Rejecting Tribal Politics

Polling and in-depth interviews reveal a generation that is deeply concerned about affordability, climate, and mental health โ€” but increasingly uninterested in the partisan labels their elders take for granted. What they're building instead may reshape Canadian politics.

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"We're not politically disengaged. We're disenchanted with a system that was built for someone else, by people who never asked us what we needed."

โ€” Sanewords Youth Forum Participant, March 2026
Our Youth Pillars

What This Section Covers

We're committed to amplifying young voices and providing tools for civic engagement at every stage.

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First Vote

Guides, explainers, and resources for first-time voters โ€” how the system works and how to make your vote count.

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Youth Voices

Original writing and perspectives from young Canadians on politics, identity, and the future they're inheriting.

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Future Leaders

Profiles of young people who are shaping their communities โ€” from local councils to grassroots campaigns.

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Civics 101

Plain-language explainers on how government actually works โ€” the stuff they didn't quite teach in school.

Recent Youth Stories
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Housing & Youth

The Generation That Can't Afford to Stay: Young Canadians on the Housing Crisis

Personal stories and policy analysis from young people navigating an impossibly expensive rental market.

Apr 24, 2026  ยท  9 min read
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Mental Health

The Youth Mental Health Crisis Is a Policy Failure โ€” Here's What Action Looks Like

Young advocates are pushing for systemic change in mental health services, not just awareness campaigns.

Apr 20, 2026  ยท  8 min read
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Climate

Youth Climate Activism After the Headlines: What's Actually Changed?

A candid assessment of what youth-led climate movements have and haven't achieved โ€” and what strategy comes next.

Apr 16, 2026  ยท  10 min read