Mary Lou McFedrin

Andrew Mycock, a political scientist and Chief Policy Fellow at the University of Leeds, joins Mary Lou McFedrin, an independent senator from Manitoba, to discuss the push for 16-year-olds to vote. They argue that young people are deeply affected by crucial issues like education and climate change. Mycock references successful voting age reforms in the U.K., while McFedrin advocates for youth involvement to foster a more representative democracy. The conversation highlights how engaging younger voters could reshape political landscapes in Canada and beyond.