{"id":262365,"date":"2020-07-21T05:26:01","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T09:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=262365"},"modified":"2020-07-21T05:26:01","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T09:26:01","slug":"now-accepting-applications-for-the-prime-ministers-youth-council-join-other-16-24-year-olds-from-across-this-country-to-share-your-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/07\/21\/now-accepting-applications-for-the-prime-ministers-youth-council-join-other-16-24-year-olds-from-across-this-country-to-share-your-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Accepting Applications for the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Council. Join Other 16\u201324-Year-Olds from Across This Country to Share Your Voice!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Young Canadians are the leaders of tomorrow and leaders of today. They have innovative ideas and unique perspectives on how the government should address opportunities and challenges. (Pexels Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Young Canadians are the leaders of tomorrow and leaders of today. They have innovative ideas and unique perspectives on how the government should address opportunities and challenges.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, Bardish Chagger, launched the recruitment campaign to find members for the next cohort of the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Council (PMYC). They are looking for Canadians aged 16 to 24 from across the country, with wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, who are eager to share their voices.<\/p>\n

The PMYC provides an important platform for youth to provide non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada on issues of importance to them and to all Canadians.<\/p>\n

Members of the PMYC have the chance to help shape the future of Canada where young people have a say and are heard.<\/p>\n

A key priority for the Government of Canada is to strengthen diversity and inclusion so that Canadians of all ages, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, and sexual orientations and gender identities feel they have a voice and can participate fully as members of Canadian society.<\/p>\n

As Canadians work together in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Canada needs a strong youth voice more than ever to\u00a0build a stronger and more inclusive Canada.<\/p>\n

Young Canadians can apply online on the\u00a0PMYC website<\/a>\u00a0by August 17, 2020.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYoung Canadians\u00a0are one of Canada\u2019s most important resources \u2013 they\u00a0are the leaders of today.\u00a0I\u2019m looking for new voices and fresh perspectives to join me in building the Canada we all\u00a0want, and\u00a0improving it for future generations.\u00a0If you are ready to have your say and\u00a0elevate youth perspectives in Canada, don\u2019t wait another second. Your time is now. Apply today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Canada, diversity is one of our greatest strengths. So we\u2019re calling on dedicated and innovative youth who reflect the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and regions as we build back an even better and more inclusive Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth<\/p>\n

Quick facts<\/h2>\n
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  • In\u00a02016,\u00a0the Prime Minister established\u00a0the\u00a0Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Council to provide him with non-partisan advice on issues of importance to youth and to all Canadians.<\/li>\n
  • Government of Canada officials frequently consult the Council as one mechanism to incorporate youth perspectives in government policy.<\/li>\n
  • The PMYC may have up to 30 members in total. Members typically serve for a mandate of up to two years.<\/li>\n
  • As\u00a0Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth,\u00a0the Honourable Bardish Chagger serves as vice-chair of the Council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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