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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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young people participate in Forum each year
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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Governors General have presented Michener prizes
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A program that uses music to bring students together, supporting neurodivergent youth while building leadership and life skills in underserved communities.
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A program that delivers seasonal care packages to support the physical comfort and emotional well-being of people experiencing homelessness during the winter months.
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A wearable device that detects obstacles from the ground to overhead using ultrasonic sensors and vibration feedback, improving mobility for people with visual impairments.
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A STEM focused coding program empowering children from underrepresented BIPOC communities with pathways to opportunity.
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An AI powered smart bike helmet offering real time vehicle detection, active collision prevention through turn signals and laser indicators, and automated emergency crash response.
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A sustainable, low‑cost energy solution that transforms second‑life lithium batteries into reliable solar power for energy‑poor communities, addressing both energy poverty and the e‑waste crisis.
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A youth led initiative delivering free STEM, arts, and public speaking programs, along with shared resources, to expand equitable access to enrichment for marginalized youth.
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Helps young people identify inherited cardiovascular risk early and take evidence‑based lifestyle action to prevent disease.
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An immersive VR experience that allows students to explore energy poverty firsthand by interacting with real world artifacts and implementing sustainable energy solutions.
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An affordable vertical gardening kit combined with a web app that creates recipes from images, supporting urban food security and reducing food waste.
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An early‑intervention app combining a haptic wearable with gamified tools and stigma‑free resources to support youth taking guided steps toward eating‑disorder recovery.
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A photojournalism project that amplifies the stories of young immigrants across Canada to challenge xenophobia and reshape online narratives around immigration.
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