Age Majority

Today we had a debate on whether we should lower the age majority and the answer is no.

I agree consistency's important - but I don't think driving a car's proof that you're an adult. It means you have basic motor skills.

Across Canada, 16 year olds are minors. You can't buy a house if you're 16. You can't get married if you're 16. You can't buy a beer. Your parents can't kick you out of the house if you're 16.You're held to a different legal standard if you're 16.

So, if we're going to give 16 year-olds the vote then lower the age of majority to 16 and throw them into the world of adulthood. I don't feel comfortable with that idea.
I do think the age of majority should be standardized and then ALL rights of citizenship should be bestowed on a Canadian at that age (ie. being a legal adult at 18 in Ontario but legally prohibited from drinking is BS) and they should have all the protections until that age (being able to sign up for military service while you're legally a minor is crazy)