There is a lot of excitement when someone turns 18 because it means they are now able to vote and is thus considered an "adult". However that last fact is not entirely true. Being considered an "adult" actually depends on the province you live in. The official term is called "age of majority" which is the legal definition of the age at which a child becomes an adult. The age of majority actually varies from province to province. In 6 provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, PEI, Quebec and Saskatchewan) the age of majority is 18, now those 6 provinces represent 80.4% of the Canadian population according to Statistics Canada which is 28 825 600 Canadians. Nova Scotia's age of majority is 19 which is why if you are 18 and live in Nova Scotia you can vote but you can't buy Pro line tickets or even apply for a credit card.

That last fact just doesn't seem right, when over half of Canadian provinces that represents over 80% of the population have their age of majority set at 18 that is a strong indication that it's time to get on board. Lots have been made about Nova Scotia being a province that is out of touch with changing demographics and being stuck in the 20th century, moving the age of majority down to 18 is a small step that can help the province progress along with giving young adults in Nova Scotia an equal footing with most of the country. This isn't just about a 1 year difference, it's about doing what makes sense.

If you believe that Nova Scotia should lower it's age of majority down to 18 I urge you to make your voice heard and send a strong message to Stephen McNeil and the Nova Scotia Government.