Youth Parliament of Canada (YPC)
The first-ever Youth Parliament of Canada —a fully funded, bilingual parliamentary simulation will take place November 6–10, 2025, in Ottawa.
The Youth Parliament of Canada is designed to inspire a new generation of engaged citizens and future leaders—helping young people better understand their country and their role within it.
Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement
Since 2003, CIVIX has provided authentic learning opportunities to help millions of school-aged youth develop the habits of active and informed citizenship.
Through the Youth Parliament of Canada, participating youth will deepen their understanding of democracy while practicing skills like persuasion, negotiation, and compromise. Participants will explore their political identity and connect with peers in a supportive, non-partisan setting.
Immersive Civic Engagement for Future Leaders
Organized by CIVIX, the Youth Parliament of Canada (YPC) is an immersive, bilingual program that brings together 75 young Canadians aged 16 to 20 for a four-day parliamentary simulation in Ottawa. Participants engage in authentic legislative activities, including debates, committee work, and question periods, within the Senate Chambers. The program also offers opportunities to meet with politicians, political staff, journalists, and civic leaders, providing a comprehensive understanding of Canadian democracy.
Immersive Parliamentary Experience
Participants aged 16–20 engage in a four-day simulation inside the Senate Chambers, experiencing debates, committee work, and question periods firsthand
Skill Development
Youth practice essential skills such as persuasion, negotiation, and compromise in a supportive, non-partisan environment.
Political Identity & Civic Understanding
The program encourages exploration of personal political beliefs while deepening understanding of Canadian democracy.
Networking Opportunities
Participants meet politicians, political staff, journalists, and civic leaders, and connect with peers from across the country.
Accessible & Inclusive
The program is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, meals, and activities to ensure broad accessibility.
Inspiring Future Leaders
Designed to cultivate engaged citizens, the program fosters confidence, leadership, and a commitment to civic participation.
Join us in Ottawa
Please contact CIVIX for more information about the Youth Parliament of Canada.
about civix
Strengthening democracy through civic education
CIVIX is a national, non-partisan charity dedicated to strengthening democracy through civic education.
Since 2003, CIVIX has designed and delivered experiential learning programs that bring democracy to life in the classroom and help build the knowledge, attitudes and skills of active and informed citizenship.