| Conseil jeunesse du premier ministre | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2016 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Canada |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
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| Parent department | Canadian Heritage Privy Council Office |
| Website | Official government website |
The Prime Minister's Youth Council (French: Conseil jeunesse du premier ministre) is an advisory board created by the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau in 2016. Currently, 10 Canadian youth aged 16 to 24 comprise the non-partisan board. Members advise the prime minister on education, economy, climate change and other issues affecting youth.[1]
Trudeau announced the formation of the council on Twitter on 19 June 2016, after which he fielded questions online. It was the first time he used social media to make a major announcement as Prime Minister.[2]
Members of the council meet in-person or online via video or audio conference on a regular basis. Meetings may take place anywhere in Canada and the council held exceptional virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[3]
Some have felt that online meetings may be a hindrance to any Inuit youth on the council, as Internet access is not widespread in Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik and other Arctic areas of Canada. Trudeau stated that he will work with organisations to ensure all youth are connected during the initiative.[4]
- ^ "Trudeau announces Youth Council to give input on national policy". Toronto Star. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Trudeau announces new youth advisory council". Metro News. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ Canadian Heritage (2020-08-18). "Prime Minister's Youth Council — Need more information?". Canada.ca. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ "Youth leader wants Inuit on Prime Minister's Youth Council". CBC.ca. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.