Sahar
Pronoun: She/Her My name is Sahar, I’m from Moncton, New Brunswick and I’m sixteen years old. I came to Canada three years ago. I’m on the Youth Advisory Committee of Moncton with the Mayor of our city and I have served as a Co-Chair. I’m also a leader in my school and I lead those […]
Simi Sahota
Pronouns: She/Her Simi Sahota, is a passionate youth leader in her community. Simi has been a part of the Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP), presented by Children First Canada, since its beginning. Her work with Children First Canada has been multifaceted, from being a YCP Activator, to hosting events, being a panelist, volunteering as a facilitator […]
Jayden Paquet-Noiseux
Pronouns: He/Him Jayden Paquet-Noiseux (17) is a passionate youth leader in his community of Mont Saint-Hilaire Qc and is a first-year student at the University of Ottawa. His work with Children First Canada has been multifaceted, from being a YCP Activator to hosting events, being a panellist, and volunteering as a facilitator and youth consultant. […]
Kelsey Beson
Kelsey is a natural and talented advocate with over 17 years of experience in serving young people, their families, and the systems they interact with, including the child welfare, residential, mental health, education, and criminal justice systems. This has included engaging in community development, managing residential care homes, licensing group and foster care homes for […]
Nicolette Beharie
Mégane Jacques
Mégane (she/her) has experience on several youth advisory boards. She served on the RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee in 2019-2020 and on student councils for several years. Currently co-chair of the Children First Canada Youth Council, she works alongside young leaders from across the country to improve the society in which we all live. She […]
Natasha Hope Morano
Natasha Hope Morano, MA is the President of NHM Connect, an Ottawa based consultancy company specializing in strategic partnerships, fundraising, event management and corporate and government relations. A demonstrated history of working in the non-profit sector has equipped Ms. Morano with providing her client base with high level strategic advice. Ms. Morano has grown her […]
Vanessa Hagan
Vanessa is an undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa, studying French-English Translation. She has a passion for languages, which stemmed from her love of reading and writing, and which has led her to love travelling and learning about the beautiful cultures all around the world. Vanessa aspires to graduate with her Bachelor’s and one […]
Amelia Penney-Crocker
Amelia Penney-Crocker, pronouns she/her, is 15 years old from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Amelia is passionate about climate change and women’s issues. When she was 12 she wrote a seris of book to teach children conflict resolution tools. Amelia continued to use writing as a tool for change when she took on a year long mission […]
Anwar Boutahar
Anwar Boutahar is 14 years old from Toronto, Ontario. Anwar has years of experience in speaking publically, including television and is very active in advocating. Anwar has always paid attention to the issues that other people choose to ignore.