Young Politicians of Canada
Join us at the YPC Youth Summit 2025 to shape the future of our nation!
Scheduled for April 28th, 2025, doors open at the historic Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa at noon and close at 9:30pm. This summit will bring together students, senators, members of parliament, and prominent organizations that will inspire the next generation of civic-minded young leaders.
YPC Takes on Internet Law
The Young Politicians of Canada hosted a press conference to discuss Bill C-63 and ammendmends youth seek in order to protect the internet. YPC received support afterward from the Minister of Justice, Arif Varani. The bill ended up being split to the desire of youth in Canada whom were interiewed for this project.
National Youth Roundtable on Legislation
The National Youth Roundtable on Legislation (NYRL) stands as a premier youth-focused advisory body engaging directly with the federal government to shape and reform legislative policy.
As the only Roundtable of its kind operating at the national level, NYRL ensures that young voices are heard and considered in the development of laws that impact the future.
Youth Climate Corps (YCC)
The YCC empowers young people to take action on climate change. A key focus is supporting Bill C-56, the Sustainable Jobs Act, which promotes a just transition to a green economy by creating meaningful, long-term employment in climate-related fields. Advocacy is continued with YPC members under our climate task force.
Engaging Youth Across Canada with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Youth from across Canada—from coast to coast—were able to develop innovative and robust models for the monetary valuation of climate change impacts with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) in collaboration with ISO and the Young Politicians of Canada.
Global Youth Partnership
This initiative leverages partnerships with global institutions such as the UN, NATO, and the White House to bridges the gap between Canadian youth and global governance frameworks, ensuring representation in critical dialogues shaping the future on the international stage.
YPC and Vote16 Toronto move forward with lowering the minimum age in neighbourhood polls to 16
A motion by Councillor Dianne Saxe plans to lower the minimum age for participation in neighborhood polls to 16 in the City of Toronto. This was led by YPC members from Toronto and across Canada.
Youth-Led
We engage young Canadians aged 14–24 on issues and topics affecting youth in the political world through Provincial Councils, placements, leadership opportunities, and the National Youth Roundtable on Legislation.
Placement Program
We offer placements in municipal, provincial, and federal offices. The initiative fosters direct mentorship, enhances policy literacy, and allows youth to contribute to decision-making processes at all levels of government.
Leadership
We build initiative, innovation, socially driven advocacy, and responsibility. Leadership in the YPC means engaging in youth politics as we mobilize young Canadians to be involved in their civic duties.
Outreach
Becoming a member of the YPC provides opportunities to get involved in Canadian politics and advocate for major political issues in Canada.
We further encourage members to take on their own initiatives through campus clubs and youth representation.