A good idea.
I also think that beginning in grade 10, political science should be taught as part of the regular curriculum for every student in BC.
The basics of policy.
How a bill works its way through the Legislature and Parliament.
What the basic ideals of each party are.
Set aside the controversial stuff about who did what to who, and just get to the basics of "this is what the NDP offers you", "this is what the Conservatives offer you", this is what the Green Party offers you" etc.
I think a big reason a large number of youth, as well as adults, don't vote is the crap that gets tossed around constantly.
Trying to alleviate the temptation to say "politicians are just in it for themselves" is important to grow our electorate that actually casts a ballot.

Too bad he didn't think of this sooner. There's no way there would be time to pass for this time around.

The problem isn't necessarily that the people voting aren't young enough (although lowering the voting age to 16 is an interesting idea). The problem is that not enough people (old or young) are voting (voter turn out is often under 50%).

We need to focus on ways to increase voter turn out in general. Even if the age is lowered to 16, the percentage will probably remain consistent with current figures.

In my opinion, none of the current BC political parties or politians would appeal to young people anyway.

AndreaK_5056: Right on as Ken280, would say, the readers consultant, a man with a briefcase 50 miles away home.
That is what the taxpayers in Nova Scotia are going to do in their provincial election. Send the NDP government into opposition status.
The NDP have destroyed Nova Scotia.

What a great idea Adrian.Why did risky Clark not think of this? Too busy with their corruption scandals I guess.

In the 2009 BC Election,
The popular vote standings were Liberals 45.82% / NDP 42.15% / Green 8.10%
Voter turnout was 50.99%. So in reality taking in all the eligible voters, the winning Liberal party actually only got 23.3% of possible votes.
Yes, the winning party in seats and popular vote, got less than 25% of possible ballots. That is the sad part of our low voter turnout. Everyone has an opinion about government, but half the people complaining didn't even bother to vote. People who don't vote, say that they can't influence politics.
If enough non-voters turn out, they could change things and force all politicians to be more responsible to their constituents.
Right now, most MLAs know that at best only 1 in 4 voted for them. So who do they have to please? That 1 in 4, not 2 or 3 of every 4.

Ken280: The readers consultant, a man with a briefcase 50 miles away from home.
Telling Ron26 "to get the facts straight"
Give it up Ken. You a very sick man. PREACHING ONE THING AND DOING THE EXACT OPPOSITE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR HIP POCKET.
Like Maude said to Walter, "GOD WILL GET YOU FOR THIS"

"GO NDP GO". I don't think so. Adrian Dix has major explaining to do during the election campaign why the NDP are destroying Manitoba and Nova Scotia.

bctaxpayer: Just like the NDP are saying, no to a improvement to the George Massey Tunnel. NDP say paint it.
Amazing that the NDP are completely lost and not knowing how to bring out a NDP policy platform to let the voters view their intentions.

The voters do know that if Adrian Dix wins government, he will be second in charge reporting to Jim SinClair who will have to approve all government decisions, which Ken280, the readers consultant, a man with a briefcase 50 miles away from home always preaches. Never practices it though.

Does the Chief Electoral Officer have children?
Teenagers? 16 yr olds specifically????
hahahaha - did not think so.......cos he would NEVER even go there

PS - he may have some - but doubt he spent any real time with them
ALTHOUGH - at 16 they do know EVERYTHING!!!!

what a waste of Chief Electoral's time and everyone elses!!!
The NDP has plenty of time to brainwash them after 18......