Young voters could swing the results in Canada’s upcoming election if they go to the polls, but that’s something the demographic doesn’t traditionally do as much as their older counterparts.
Data from Elections Canada shows that during the 2021 general election, 46.7 per cent of electors aged 18 to 24 cast a ballot. That’s lower than any other age group.
Those numbers have been declining in the last few elections. Turnout among that demographic was about seven points lower in 2021 compared to 2019, and more than 10 points lower than 2015.
Young voters do not favour Carney.
