Liberals take civics-in-action approach with youth councils

Most Liberal MPs have regular youth-group meetings, and some opposition MPs too. Proponents say they help engage young people in policymaking, but critics say they’re more fluff than substance.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with members of the youth council of his parliamentary secretary for youth, Peter Schiefke, in the House of Commons in June.
Nearly 90 per cent of Liberal MPs have established youth councils in their ridings. They say they’re a way to get young people involved the political decision-making process, though critics say they’re just talk-shops that won’t amount to much. But the Liberals aren’t the only ones trying t...

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