December 2021:
Very exciting news!!
I, along with other youth across the country, are bringing a constitutional challenge against the the age restriction in the Elections Act. The Canadian Charter of Rights gives all citizens the right to vote and also says that citizens must be treated equally, including the right to not be discriminated against on the basis of age. We’re arguing that this makes the Elections Act’s age restrictions unconstitutional.
Young people are currently disenfranchised by our political system, and we see that our issues are not represented or addressed. This has lead to a lack of action on many important issues including climate change.
Read about it here: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/1844023/young-canadians-launch-court-challenge-to-lower-federal-voting-age-from-18
September 2021:
I’m so incredibly happy to announce that I have a literary agent! I’m so excited to work with Ali and everyone at 5 Otters! Check it out I’m on their website now!!!
Penney-Crocker, Amelia
March 2021:
My friend and fellow climate activist Rae just co-wrote little book on women’s rights and it’s SUPER COOL! I’m super proud of them and am so honoured that I was picked as a local activist to highlight. Anyway, you should totally give Rae a follow on instagram (rae_steeves_) to see all their amazing activism.
