Future Voices is an interactive, research-based experience created by undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Media Production and Design (BMPD) program at Carleton University.

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The project explores one of the most pressing challenges in Canadian democracy: why young people are disengaging from civic life, and what we can do about it.

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Built like a journey through a city, the site invites you to move through a series of stations, each one unpacking a different dimension of youth civic engagement. Along the way, you'll encounter findings from real interviews with young Canadians, key barriers identified through research, and perspectives on what a more engaged future could look like.

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Grounded in both literature review and qualitative interviews, the team identified six major barriers driving youth disconnection from politics and public life, from gaps in political knowledge and low self-efficacy, to the pressures of cost of living, misinformation, and political polarization.

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Click "Enter" to begin your journey.