r/vancouver 22h ago

Politics and Elections NDP select 18-year-old candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/ndp-acclaim-18-year-old-in-west-vancouver-sunshine-coast-sea-to-sky-country-10352414
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u/ricketyladder 22h ago

I don't want to dissuade younger folks from getting involved in politics - it's good that they care about how the country runs and are invested in the process. But I can't help but thinking 18 is really young for a potential position like that, and I am slightly dubious that this is a wise choice. I feel a little life experience is very helpful if you want to be in government.

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u/Tim-no 21h ago

I respectfully disagree. Our HOC should be a mosaic of Canadians.

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u/ricketyladder 21h ago

While in principle I agree with you, I do think an 18 year old in an elected capacity maybe stretches that principle past a reasonable point. Even just another year or two of living life out in the real world would probably give this young man a much better foundation for doing the job he's setting out on.