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Social Change

Social Innovation Academy - Vision Youth

This is a free 6-month program for students aged 15-19 to learn how to create social change by addressing pressing issues in their community. This program is in partnership with the City of Toronto, Ryerson Social Venture Zone and Ryerson Institute of Change Management. It connects youth with cutting-edge thinking and practical experience of solving community issues. Prior year topics have included youth homelessness, mental health, indigenous issues, the environment, and more.

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Nature Guardians Youth Programs

Our Nature Guardians Youth Program brings youth together through nature-based experiences and leadership opportunities to inspire and grow the next generation of conservation leaders in Ontario.

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Prime Ministers Youth Council

The Prime Minister’s Youth Council (P.M.Y.C.) is a group of young Canadians who provide non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada on issues of importance to them and to all Canadians. The Prime Minister’s Youth Council is one mechanism to support the Government’s commitment to listen to young people in Canada and engage them in this dialogue.

Canada Youth Mosaic
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