Elections: The Educational Package
![Cover of the September 2024 issue of Kayak. Colour illustration depicts people lining up to receive their ballot.](/getmedia/11538562-ecce-4a93-8b5a-f3e4328c8e0e/MagKay2024SepChoosing.jpg)
The young readers of Kayak will soon be adults eligible for a hard-won, powerful privilege: the right to vote in Canada’s federal elections. In the September issue, we explore the surprising history of our national votes, from the violence and exclusion of the past to today’s transparency and fairness.
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault explains what kids need to know about modern federal elections and why they matter, and readers are invited to consider what they think is the right age to start voting.
Lesson Plans
Complementary educational materials coming soon!
Elections Canada has additional educational resources and tools for teaching about federal elections and democracy.
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We are grateful to the Department of Canadian Heritage for their support of this educational initiative.