Young Politicians of Canada
Canada's Hub for Youth in Democracy
Youth are the future of Canada.
The Young Politicians of Canada (YPC) is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers, engages and creates Canada's future leaders. We advocate for more youth representation within our democracy.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
National Essay Competition
A Canada-wide essay competition open to everyone! Submit your essay today!
The Young Politicians of Canada is hosting a national (Canada-wide) essay competition which features prompts that encourage youth to think like political figures.
The Speaker Series
The Speakers Series is a year-long program starting in Fall 2024.
It is a virtual series exclusive to YPC members, taking place monthly where leading Canadian politicians, such as MPs, Senators, and City Councillors engage with Young Canadians.
Youth-Led
We are a youth-led, youth-driven, and youth-focused organization. We advocate for issues affecting the future of Canadians as well, and we engage in topics affecting youth. We engage young Canadians aged 14–24 in the political world through Provincial Councils, placements, leadership opportunities, and the National Youth Roundtable on Legislation.
Political Placements
We offer placements in municipal, provincial, and federal offices. We also offer placements for select youth representatives during elections. We provide young Canadians the opportunity to be a part of the democratic process while gaining real-world experience while working within the Canadian governmental system. This looks like working on active youth-related projects within government and NGO offices.
Leadership
We value initiative, innovation, socially driven advocacy, and responsibility. Leadership in the YPC means engaging in youth politics, as we are composed entirely of Canadian youth. With work from our Provincial Councils, Placements, and National Roundtable, we work to mobilize young Canadians to be involved in their civic duties.
Outreach
Working with YPC provides members with the opportunity to get involved in Canadian politics and advocate for major political issues in Canada. We are always seeking volunteers to participate in all facets of our organization and welcome those who are interested to reach out. We further encourage members to take on their own initiatives through campus clubs and youth representation.
"Young Canadians deserve more than a voice in this country, they deserve a seat at the table."
~ Jaden Braves, CEO