Voter Suppression

After having discussed the importance of voting and learning about the election cycle, Div. 3 has begun to learn about voter suppression. We have been reading and researching about four different groups within Canada who did not have the right to vote during a certain period of time. These groups are women, Aboriginal peoples, Asian Canadians, and those living with disabilities. The following are two interesting articles to read at home and discuss with your families. Both articles describe events in the United States but there are still many connections we can make even though we live in Canada. 

Voting Rights

Should the Voting Age Be Lowered?

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