‘Important opportunity’ for young voters at roundtable

In the days leading up to the federal election, youth voters in Windsor want to learn about the issues.

The Windsor Essex Regional Youth Council carried out a federal election round table at Children’s Aid Society building Oct. 9. The Youth Council seeks to engage young people from across Windsor/Essex in opportunities to learn about and to speak out on issues of importance to them and specific to our region.

Tina Gatt, manager of community outreach, encouraged the youth at the event to express their own views.

“Our youth on our youth council thought that it was an important opportunities with the federal election coming up , to get together and talk about issues that matter to them most,” said Gatt. “And have an opportunity to share what those issues are and recommendations for solutions to the candidates as they go into the election.”

Working alongside adult allies from both non-profit and business backgrounds, participants discussed and researched topics ranging from mental health, homelessness, and unemployment to community diversity and civic engagement.

Many attendees believe that young people are the future leaders of our country, so it is important to give young people a voice and a chance to shape current and future policies, projects and services. The roundtable was an opportunity for youth to develop their abilities.