Young Canadians are concerned about their futures, which is why they are leading the charge to create a healthier planet, with cleaner air, cleaner water, and good jobs for now and for generations to come.

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, established Canada’s first Environment and Climate Change Youth Council and launched applications for young people to apply.

The Youth Council will create meaningful opportunities for dialogue between young Canadians and the federal government on the key challenges of our time: fighting climate change, stemming rapid biodiversity loss, and better protecting our natural environment. In particular, inaugural members will engage on Canada’s top priorities. Members of the Youth Council will share ideas, voice concerns, and help shape Canada’s environmental policy, while gaining invaluable skills and experience to start or advance their careers.

The Youth Council will consist of ten Canadians between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five. Interested Canadians are encouraged to apply before August 18, 2021, at 11:59 pm PDT, through the link below.