“Right now big decisions are being made for young people and they don’t get to give their feedback on decisions made today about the world they’ll inherit,” Johns told The Tyee.
It’s important for youth to have a voice in politics for several reasons, he says.
First, young people are citizens too so what they want is important, he says.
“Look at the mess we’re in — they’ll inherit this,” he says, referring to the climate crisis. “We need to ensure they have a seat at the table.”
Second, Johns says young people are more informed than some people might think.