Bill C-634: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)

C-634 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-634 An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age) first reading, March 9, 2011 Mr. Davies 403113 SUMMARY This enactment lowers the federal voting age in Canada to 16 years of age. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 3rd Session, 40th Parliament, 59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011 house of commons of canada BILL C-634 An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age) 2000, c. 9 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1. Section 3 of the Canada Elections Act is replaced by the following: Persons qualified as electors 3. Every person who is a Canadian citizen and is 16 years of age or older on polling day is qualified as an elector. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada