Forum for Young Canadians - Apply today!

The Forum for Young Canadians is Canada's civic education program for students aged 15-19 years old.  Forum brings over 100 students per week to Ottawa for an intensive academic adventure immersing them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs.  

• Visits to the House of Commons and Senate with the Speakers of each House as well as Clerks and pages. They show you how the institution works before getting to see Question Period live in action.
• There is a reception where MPs are invited to come meet and chat with participants. We invite all MPs and last year over 100 MPs came to at least one reception. The Prime Minister came to two events.
• There is a breakfast at the Senate with Senators. It’s a chance to ask them what they do.
• There is a visit to Rideau Hall, residence of the Governor General, which is a great opportunity learn about his role and responsibilities.

• There are multiple simulations over the course of the week that allow you to understand how the decisions get made by taking part in them.

  These include:
  • A full election: What if there was a world parliament and Canada only had 1 seat? Participants create a party, pick a candidate, write and present speeches, make posters, campaign and then vote using real elections materials from Elections Canada.
  • A Cabinet simulation: How does Cabinet decide? Each participant becomes a Minister (of Environment, Defence, Finance, etc.) and must defend their ministry’s point of view when discussing a topic. The Cabinet must then make a decision.
  • A world trade simulation: How does Canada trade internationally and grow businesses? A trip to Export Development Canada and a tailor-made game showcase how!
  • A provincial-federal simulation: How do the provinces negotiate with the provinces. Everybody goes into the group of the province where they are from and then you have to negotiate with the other provinces and the federal government.

So if you're a young leader, or an aspiring leader, this might be the program for you to sign up for!!

Here is the LINK