October 7, 2008:
Young People and Politics
Young People and Politics
This week Maritime Magazine takes a stab at a question that springs up like lawn signs every time there is an election.
Why don't young Canadians vote?
We wonder if they've become cynical, if they've turned away from conventional politics - in favour of a more global way of thinking.
And that may be the case. But it's also true that some young people don't know enough about our political system to care.
CBC freelancer Zac Markan brings us the story...


