Some will certainly vote, but others are simply disillusioned with a system that doesn’t engage with them or serve their interests.

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Looming threats to Canadian sovereignty from south of the border could be what pushes Canadians to the polls in droves on April 28, voting not just for a political party, but against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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But in our political setting, where young voters often don’t see their values reflected in party leadership, patriotic sentiments are less likely to translate into a higher voter turnout.

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