Next federal election to revive perennial media campaign to give vote to Grade 10ers

Punditry aside, there is no evidence Canadians are willing to give 16-year-olds the vote. But in newsrooms nationwide, it won't be for lack of trying.

Most of us were 16 once. The mention invokes instant associations with FM radio, lemon gin, twin carburetors—and the House of Commons?

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