Canada is at a critical crossroads as multiple crises – economic inequality, misinformation, polarization, and global instability – intersect and threaten the health of its democracy. This chapter argues that liberal democracy, grounded in the rule of law, individual rights, and civic responsibility, is essential to solving these challenges, yet it is increasingly fragile both globally and in Canada. While Canada has strong democratic foundations, they only work if citizens actively understand, protect, and participate in them. The future remains open: especially for young people, whose engagement, critical thinking, and willingness to act are vital to strengthening democracy and shaping a more stable, just, and hopeful Canada.