Seniru Ruwanpura: I’m a Gen Z voter. Here’s why I’m voting Conservative—and why you Boomers should too

Each election is called “the most important of our lifetime.” This time, though, it might actually be. Trump’s threat of tariffs and even annexation loom large, upending what was looking to be a guaranteed Conservative super-majority into a race that has shown to be far more competitive.

At the heart of this political shift is older Canadians who’ve disproportionately adopted an anti-American “elbows up” posture and see Pierre Poilievre as too akin to President Trump—despite comments that suggest that Trump would prefer Mark Carney. Given this demographic-driven dynamic, Poilievre’s chances hinge on a colossal youth turnout, with Gen Z proving to be one of the most supportive group of the Conservatives. It’s a seismic shift from 2015 when Justin Trudeau was elected largely on a wave of youth enthusiasm, but not a surprising one to anyone who’s been paying attention ...

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