Jonathan Wilkinson

Apply to the 2023/2024 Constituency Youth Council

CLOSED: The 2023-2024 North Vancouver Constituency Youth Council (CYC) applications are now closed! If you are still interested in volunteer opportunities for youth within the community, please reach out to the Communications and Outreach Coordinator for my constituency office, Jill Lowndes at [email protected]

The Youth Council is a group of young people from the ages of 14 through 24 who provide non-partisan advice and input on issues of importance to them and to all Canadians. Listening to young people about issues that matter to them is an important commitment of the government. Prime Minister Trudeau places great value on the voices of young people, and Jonathan in turn feels strongly that vibrant, young leaders and engaged citizens will rise to important tasks when given opportunities and mentoring.

Youth Council members will meet once a month, a mixture of online and in person meetings to discuss issues that matter to their peers, their community, and their country. They will interact with each other outside of meetings to discuss ideas and upcoming activities, and to talk with their peers about issues that matter most to them. They will also engage with local and national organizations, meet virtually with policy makers and decision-makers like Cabinet Ministers, and may attend public events. Jonathan’s 2020/21 Council conducted a survey and produced a report on the effects of COVID-19 on youth mental health, helping to inform policy around best mental health supports for Canadian young people. In 2022/34, the CYC hosted booths around North Vancouver to help answer questions and inform the community about Federal politics.

This is an opportunity for youth to engage in the political process and share their thoughts on ongoing issues and decisions made at the federal level. It also gives our elected representative a chance to better understand the concerns of the youth in our community and to fully represent the residents of North Vancouver.

The North Vancouver Constituency Youth Council is open for applications on an ongoing basis this year; youth may apply on our website at any time starting now. The goal is to begin the project planning stage in September 2023. The Constituency Youth Council is an inclusive and supportive environment, welcoming all young people living, working or studying in North Vancouver, between the ages of 14 and 24.

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Application to join 2023-2024 Constituency Youth Council

Full Name*
Email*
Phone Number
Are you a constituent or student in North Vancouver?*
Unfortunately, this council is only available to youth living in North Vancouver's riding.
How old are you?*
What high school or university do you attend?
Would you be available for 1 hour meetings, twice a month, during the hours of 4:00pm-6:00pm?*
- Yes; majority of the time
- No; majority of the time
- Unsure
There may be an option to attend this meeting virtually if you are unable to attend the in person meetings.
Do you have access to a computer in the event we host a zoom meeting?*
- Yes
- No
- Sometimes
Please state why you are interested in joining the North Vancouver Constituency Youth Council?*
Please share any past experience you may have had that you think may benefit you in your position on the youth council*
This experience may have been work/volunteer/school based, or could fall under personal experience. If you don't feel you have any experience that may be relevant, we will refer back to your reason of interest in joining the council.
What aspects of government interest you most?
i.e. environmental policy, foreign affairs/international politics, local government vs. federal government, etc
In your opinion, what are the top 3 issues affecting people of North Vancouver?
Which Member of Parliament or government official would you like to have join a meeting and why?