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For five decades, Forum has given young people opportunities to experience Canadian democracy, meet people with different perspectives and discover new ways to participate in civic life.

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Established in 2012 to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, QES has grown through partnerships among post-secondary institutions, governments, philanthropic organizations and hundreds of international partners.

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Discover the people, projects and stories behind Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.



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Level. Changing Lives Through Law is helping young people see justice not as something to fear, but as something they can shape. With support from the Rideau…
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In Clyde River, Nunavut, the Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre, a division of the Ilisaqsivik Society, is helping the next generation of Inuit youth reconnect with their…
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For many newcomer and trans youth in Montreal, navigating Canada’s financial systems can feel overwhelming. From language barriers to systemic discrimination, too many young people face economic…
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Across Canada, Black youth who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) face intersecting barriers that can make opportunity feel out of reach. Racism, economic exclusion,…
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In British Columbia, Ethos Lab Educational Society is redefining what innovation looks like by ensuring that Black youth are not only participants but leaders in the fields…
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In Elsipogtog First Nation, Mi’kmaq youth are facing complex challenges that extend far beyond the classroom, from food and housing insecurity to trauma, disconnection, and systemic barriers…
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Arriving in a new country is never easy, and for many young newcomers in Winnipeg, the transition can be overwhelming. Learning a new language, adjusting to unfamiliar…
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For many young adults with developmental disabilities, the transition to adulthood can be an uncertain time. Opportunities for work, connection, and independence are often limited because of…
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African Nova Scotian Post-secondary PREP Academy Association The PREP Academy Location: NS Description: The Prep Academy is dedicated to helping African Nova Scotian students plan, prepare and…
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Parkdale Food Centre Parkdale Youth Centre Location: ON Description: Capacity building to streamline and merge two youth programs: (1) our entrepreneurial training program called 13: A Social…
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4Rs works to create opportunities for youth to envision self-determined reconciliation initiatives in their communities.
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Young Entrepreneurs of Canada Association PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs Location: BC Description: Learners aged 12-13 participating in Power Play Young Entrepreneurs create their own pathways to success through…
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