The Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) is a growing movement of young people under 18 who are standing up for their rights – even at the highest levels of government.
Launched in 2020, the YCP program educates young people about their rights and Canada’s democratic system. Children and youth also learn how to advocate for themselves and others in their community.
Together, young people are speaking up on the issues that matter most to their generation.
Anyone under the age of 18 who resides in Canada is welcome to apply for the YCP program.
For more information, see the YCP Info Sheet:
Check out last year’s youth report HERE!
Do you want to speak up about the issues that matter most to your generation? Join the Young Canadians’ Parliament!
Registration closes on November 22.
We’re busy planning a great 2-day experience for youth 12-18 in Canada who are seeking to accelerate social impact. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.
Speak up for your rights! You have the chance to be featured across Canada. Submit a video to our Child Rights Video Contest.
Apply by June 6!
“We have arrived at the place in time where the rights of children matter now more than ever. We are seeing a paradigm shift across the world in regards to the elevation of the voices of young people…”
“I believe that standing up for what is right is the most valuable thing you can do with your life. As humans, we have a moral obligation to make the world a better place than it was before we came along, and I believe that it is my responsibility to stand up.”
Regardez la vidéo de Jessica qui nous dit lequel des droits de l’enfant est le plus important pour elle!
Il est encore temps de participer à notre concours vidéo national.
Dites-nous en 10 secondes quel droit est le plus important pour vous.
Lien dans la bio.
https://childrenfirstcanada.org/fr/enter-the-child-rights-video-contest/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13nNxTDtu2ej4whWoseqSKjMQCSSM6_b5/view
@hollandbloorview
#lesenfantsdabord
Check out Jessica’s video of which children’s right is most important to her! There is still time to enter our national video contest. Tell us in 10 seconds which right is most important to you.
Link in bio.
https://childrenfirstcanada.org/enter-the-child-rights-video-contest/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13nNxTDtu2ej4whWoseqSKjMQCSSM6_b5/view
@hollandbloorview
#ChildrenFirst
#DYK? Adults have a role to play to uphold children's rights in Canada. Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, families and government have an obligation to make your rights a reality. Follow this series to learn more about what your rights are!
#ChildrenFirst #HumanRights #ChildrensRights
Kids have the right to their identity and non-discrimination. Learn and share about why pronouns matter!
#ChildrenFirst #UNCRC #2SLGBTQIA #gender
https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/what-are-personal-pronouns-and-why-are-they-important/
Tu cherches un moyen de parler des droits de l’enfant dans ton école?
Demande à ton enseignant ou enseignante de participer à notre concours vidéo! Tu pourras ainsi donner ton opinion sur le droit qui est le plus important pour toi!
Lien dans la bio.
#lesenfantsdabord
https://childrenfirstcanada.org/fr/enter-the-child-rights-video-contest/
Looking for a way to talk about children’s rights at your school? Ask your teacher for time to enter our video contest! Share which right is most important to you!
Link in bio.
https://childrenfirstcanada.org/enter-the-child-rights-video-contest/
#ChildrenFirst
Simi Sahota
YCP Participant
Rae Steeves
Climate Justice Activist and member of the Young Canadians’ Parliament
YCP Participant
“I enjoyed meeting new people from across Canada, I enjoyed learning to facilitate and how technology worked. I loved speaking up to parliamentarians and having them listen. I really enjoyed meeting people with the same attitude and energy about changing the world.”
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We’ve put together a whole run-down about the YCP!
The Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) is led by Children First Canada’s Youth Ambassadors and Youth Advisory Council. It is built from a rights-based approach, and one of the central tenets involves teaching children their rights and supporting their participation in decisions that affect their lives. The YCP is open to children and youth in Canada under the age of 18, and involves participants that represent the rich diversity of Canadian society. This project has been made possible in part by the Canadian Red Cross, Government of Canada, Gail O’Brien, TELUS, IG Wealth Management, and #RisingYouth, a program of TakingITGlobal. Special thanks to our partner, Wisdom2Action.
