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Online Harms Bill

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Obstacles Affecting Young People

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Gender Equality in Sport

National Child Day: Our Future Our Responsibility

Jordan's Principle

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Federal Election 2025

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Education Around the World

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US Election’s Impact on Canadians

Women’s Rights and Discrimination

Bill C-18/Online News

Youth Activism Summit Recommendations

National Strategy for Children and Youth

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Global Democracy

Voting Age & Democratic Engagement

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#Elxn44 2021 Federal Election

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2SLGBTQIA+ Rights

Neurodivergence and Autism Poll

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Climate Change & COP28

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth

Indigenous Issues & Reconciliation

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Report Card 17: Environment

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Obstacles Affecting Young People

March 23, 2026

206

RESPONDERS

94%

RESPONSE RATE

15%

26

78%

137

7%

13

TOTAL RESPONDERS

1

To what extent do you think differences in family income create barriers that make it harder for you or someone you know to fully participate or succeed?

206 responded out of 218 polled

2

How confident do you feel finding info or support when you face barriers?

202 responded out of 207 polled

3

How equipped do you feel to advocate for yourself when dealing with barriers?

187 responded out of 203 polled

4

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements: “I often feel like money-related challenges affect my daily life”

177 responded out of 182 polled

5

“I find that the barriers I face affect my mental health or well-being”

173 responded out of 177 polled

6

“I find that the barriers I face get in the way of my learning in school or skill development”

172 responded out of 175 polled

7

“I find that the barriers I face get in the way of my ability to make friends”

170 responded out of 172 polled

8

How confident are you that systems affecting youth in Canada can become more fair and safer in the future?

169 responded out of 170 polled

9

What is one thing government leaders or adult allies could do to help reduce the barriers you face?

149 responded out of 169 polled

U-Report poll reveals nine in ten Canadian youth say finding a job today is difficult.

See by the numbers how we are engaging youth voices for positive social change.

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