Aleksi Toiviainen
@aleksitoiviainen.bsky.social
Public affairs in democracy + youth civic engagement at The Samara Centre for Democracy
"Grounded in strong research and evidence, Vote16 Canada is an example of evidence driving action, translating what studies show about youth capacity, engagement, and democratic participation into meaningful policy change."
Use E4D's online tool to email your senators!
#vote16
Use E4D's online tool to email your senators!
#vote16
Canada’s democracy thrives when everyone has a voice. We’re partnering with Vote16 to advocate for extending the voting age so young Canadians can engage in the democratic process.
You can take action today. Our campaign lets you send a letter to your senator to support inclusive representation.
You can take action today. Our campaign lets you send a letter to your senator to support inclusive representation.
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Grounded in strong research and evidence, Vote16 Canada is an example of evidence driving action, translating what studies show about youth capacity, engagement, and democratic participation into meaningful policy change."
Use E4D's online tool to email your senators!
#vote16
Use E4D's online tool to email your senators!
#vote16
Reposted by Aleksi Toiviainen
Thoughts on Canada's 2025 federal budget from Generation Squeeze founder and director, Dr. Paul Kershaw: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide... #cdnpoli #budget2025
How the budget impacts Canadians of all generations
Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze, on whether the federal budget proportionately impacts Canadians of all generations.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Thoughts on Canada's 2025 federal budget from Generation Squeeze founder and director, Dr. Paul Kershaw: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide... #cdnpoli #budget2025
From Hill Times, a piece on our campaign for @senmarilou.bsky.social's #Vote16 Act.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
The increasing demand from young people for the vote is a result of feeling that their interests and issues aren't being reflected in policy, says Vote16 co-founder Aleksi Toiviainen.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
'A platform to raise my voice': youth activism at the centre of Sen. McPhedran’s Vote16 bill
The increasing demand from young people for the vote is a result of feeling that their interests and issues—such as housing affordability, a low happiness rate, high suicide rate, and opioid use…
www.hilltimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
From Hill Times, a piece on our campaign for @senmarilou.bsky.social's #Vote16 Act.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
Published on Participedia
participedia.net/case/14484
participedia.net/case/14484
Toronto Policy Change: Neighbourhood poll age – Participedia
Toronto City Council extended voting rights in the city’s neighbourhood polls to 16- and 17-year-olds and improved the accessibility of the polling process.
participedia.net
September 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Published on Participedia
participedia.net/case/14484
participedia.net/case/14484
Reposted by Aleksi Toiviainen
Coming up on Tuesday: Alex MacIsaac, Senior Research Coordinator at the Samara Centre for Democracy, will share his insight into the state of social media research.
Plus our usual discussions and breakouts.
We'd love to see you!
𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 in person and online 🙌
guild.host/events/civic...
Plus our usual discussions and breakouts.
We'd love to see you!
𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 in person and online 🙌
guild.host/events/civic...
September 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Coming up on Tuesday: Alex MacIsaac, Senior Research Coordinator at the Samara Centre for Democracy, will share his insight into the state of social media research.
Plus our usual discussions and breakouts.
We'd love to see you!
𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 in person and online 🙌
guild.host/events/civic...
Plus our usual discussions and breakouts.
We'd love to see you!
𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 in person and online 🙌
guild.host/events/civic...
As we prepare for the BC special committee on democratic renewal, we are inviting our allies to join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 10AM Pacific for a briefing and Q+A on our advocacy strategy.
Please email vote16bc@gmail.com to receive the registration link.
Please email vote16bc@gmail.com to receive the registration link.
February 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
As we prepare for the BC special committee on democratic renewal, we are inviting our allies to join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 10AM Pacific for a briefing and Q+A on our advocacy strategy.
Please email vote16bc@gmail.com to receive the registration link.
Please email vote16bc@gmail.com to receive the registration link.