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Hey everyone, I'm here to help raise awareness about the Youth Parliament of Canada. Maybe some of you have heard word - maybe a couple of you are members, but I am here right now to inform you all about the YPC, what we are aiming to do and what it means for YOU whether you're interested in politics or not. The Youth Parliament of Canada is a youth oriented organization, run by you, for you and serves to represent the views of Canadian youth aged 14-24 to Federal Parliament. The YPC finally allows for the most progressive of generations (us) to have a say in what goes on and actually be heard! No where else is the country is there a place/organization/program that enables youth to do this to such an extent. Most political organizations are tailored to specific people and groups and represent only one side. The YPC includes everyone - as you'll find out if you check us out in depth. The number one reason for inactivity from youth isn't apathy, it's the non-existant opportunity for youth to be heard and really make a difference with issues concerning them. The YPC does just that! I personally am a success story from the YPC. I joined the organization 5 months ago with very little actual knowledge of politics. I had ideas and wanted to make a difference (specifically with the social structure in Canada) and thought that the YPC could inform me a bit and I could have a fun time doing it. Boy was I surprised. I joined the YPC and soon the LYPC (Liberal Youth Party of Canada). I went from a simple member to sitting on several of the Party's platform development committee's. In addition I have served as Deputy Leader of the Party at a recent conference in Toronto, was just elected to the YPC Board of Directors as a D@L (Director at Large) for Ontario and Manitoba, am a member of the Youth Administrative Advisory Council (YAAC) and am also a peer-mentor for new candidates of all parties while debating with some of the brightest youth in this country. I went from simply joining to learn to sitting on the Board of Directors. I went from ignorant to informed. I went from small time hopes to big time goals. This can be you as well The YPC wants each and every youth between the ages of 14-24 to help out. We are here for YOU. We are here to represent you, and for that we need you to inform us of the issues you want to see dealt with. We need you to join and help us fly. I hope I have informed people a bit about what we plan to do. There is no limitation to how many people can join and help out. While we have come such a far way we still have a long way to go. Check the organization out today and maybe even register as a member or candidate for a party. All information is available on the site. Website: Youth Parliament of Canada/Parlement jeunesse du CanadaElection Information: Youth Elections Canada
Steven Nicholls MYP Liberal Candidate - Niagara YAAC Member Central D@L -Board of Directors for YPC Greatest guy to come from Niagara Falls (  )
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Is it possible for me to join YPC? I'm kinda interested.
McMaster Life Science 2012
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Absolutely! Follow the link above to find out more. Email me if you'd like more direct info!
Steven Nicholls MYP Liberal Candidate - Niagara YAAC Member Central D@L -Board of Directors for YPC Greatest guy to come from Niagara Falls ( )
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hey!
I heard about htis a while ago....
do you know where I could find the reps for my riding by any chance?
I know a few people who are running this year, but they're in the Toronto/Etobicoke riding, which is out of my area....
btw, do you do model un by any chance?
that's where i met the people who are involved in this.
(please be kind, model un is a totally AWESOME experience, and completely not nerdy at all)
"My parents live in Ohio; I live in the moment." -himym.
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Why don't the youth just join the party of their choice? They can have their say, and they only need to be 16.
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...because MOCK parliament is so much better....
"My parents live in Ohio; I live in the moment." -himym.
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lol FAKE parliament PL0X
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Miss wrote:...because MOCK parliament is so much better.... Sarcasm?  If so, are you with me in what I'm saying?
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D. Dickin are you a member of a political party?
I'm a member of the Conservative party
1 We are from Mac! 2 A little bit louder! 3 I still can't hear you! 4 more more more...
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Combined Honours Political Science and Philosophy
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aibrean wrote:D. Dickin are you a member of a political party?
I'm a member of the Conservative party My application is in for the Conservative Party of Canada  I should be a "member" by the first week of May.
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I agree somewhat, because in the end, it really doesn't make a difference, except in making yourself more aware.
But, i know where this guy is coming from, I do model UN, and it's essentially unreal, but it teaches high schoolers about global politics without as many consequences, and it's so jokes. it is also good prep work for people who actually want to go into international policy, or work in the gov't.
"My parents live in Ohio; I live in the moment." -himym.
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It's only a mock government though. You're playing house with government title to try and feel important, where it really doesn't do anything for your future or career. You might as well just join the party of your choice and get involved in their rallies. There you're able to vote on decisions and make a difference in the government's decisions. It's the same thing, only it really happens in real life.
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Miss wrote:I agree somewhat, because in the end, it really doesn't make a difference, except in making yourself more aware.
thanks for demonstrating your literary skills
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I think that this is a brilliant idea, I will definitely look into becoming involved in the YPC. I am most likely moving to Ottawa in the Fall to study either Journalism or Public Affairs at Carleton, so if the opportunity exists, I would love to become involved with such an organization.
I am on the Youth Cabinet here in my city and we have essentially the same aims as the YPC does, but there is really no large umbrella organization that the Youth Cabinet falls under. This means we have to rely on our local municipality for support and funding, both of which is scarce. We have a very difficult time getting people involved with the organization, so there are only about 5 of us right now.
If you're interested, I'd love to talk to you more about youth apathy. As a member of the Youth Cabinet, we are hosting an Annual General Meeting in June for a few other organizations like ours around the Maritimes. At the meeting, I'm delivering a workshop on youth apathy. Since you have directly been so heavily involved in the YPC, I'd love to get some comments from you on how exactly you do engage and inspire others to be involved in such an organization which clearly serves to erase the idea that youth are apathetic about their communities. If you're interested in doing so, please send me a PM!
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k. wrote:I think that this is a brilliant idea, I will definitely look into becoming involved in the YPC. I am most likely moving to Ottawa in the Fall to study either Journalism or Public Affairs at Carleton, so if the opportunity exists, I would love to become involved with such an organization.
I am on the Youth Cabinet here in my city and we have essentially the same aims as the YPC does, but there is really no large umbrella organization that the Youth Cabinet falls under. This means we have to rely on our local municipality for support and funding, both of which is scarce. We have a very difficult time getting people involved with the organization, so there are only about 5 of us right now.
If you're interested, I'd love to talk to you more about youth apathy. As a member of the Youth Cabinet, we are hosting an Annual General Meeting in June for a few other organizations like ours around the Maritimes. At the meeting, I'm delivering a workshop on youth apathy. Since you have directly been so heavily involved in the YPC, I'd love to get some comments from you on how exactly you do engage and inspire others to be involved in such an organization which clearly serves to erase the idea that youth are apathetic about their communities. If you're interested in doing so, please send me a PM! You're moving to Ottawa, where Canada's federal government works, and you want to play important roles rather than actually have one? Why not actually get involved with the government? Both the Conservative and Liberal party have memberships available to you which you can always use to do the same as playing government.
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D.Dickin wrote:k. wrote:I think that this is a brilliant idea, I will definitely look into becoming involved in the YPC. I am most likely moving to Ottawa in the Fall to study either Journalism or Public Affairs at Carleton, so if the opportunity exists, I would love to become involved with such an organization.
I am on the Youth Cabinet here in my city and we have essentially the same aims as the YPC does, but there is really no large umbrella organization that the Youth Cabinet falls under. This means we have to rely on our local municipality for support and funding, both of which is scarce. We have a very difficult time getting people involved with the organization, so there are only about 5 of us right now.
If you're interested, I'd love to talk to you more about youth apathy. As a member of the Youth Cabinet, we are hosting an Annual General Meeting in June for a few other organizations like ours around the Maritimes. At the meeting, I'm delivering a workshop on youth apathy. Since you have directly been so heavily involved in the YPC, I'd love to get some comments from you on how exactly you do engage and inspire others to be involved in such an organization which clearly serves to erase the idea that youth are apathetic about their communities. If you're interested in doing so, please send me a PM! You're moving to Ottawa, where Canada's federal government works, and you want to play important roles rather than actually have one? Why not actually get involved with the government? Both the Conservative and Liberal party have memberships available to you which you can always use to do the same as playing government. Who says that I don't already hold a party membership and that I don't plan to have some sort of actual role in when (if) I do go to Carleton? I don't see why I can't play a role in both the real thing and this organization.
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From how I see it, it'd be like playing Army with your friend every Friday night in the bush while also being a full-time soldier... Why do the play thing that accomplishes nothing when you could focus more of your time on the real deal that could get you somewhere? (P.S. Carleton eh? I'm hoping to go there too What program?)
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D.Dickin wrote:From how I see it, it'd be like playing Army with your friend every Friday night in the bush while also being a full-time soldier... Why do the play thing that accomplishes nothing when you could focus more of your time on the real deal that could get you somewhere? (P.S. Carleton eh? I'm hoping to go there too What program?) I applied for both Public Affairs and Journalism, but hopefully I will be doing Journalism. Maybe I can pick up a minor in Political Science on the way. What about you? Edit: Actually, I just answered my question as it is in your signature. haha.
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Haha, good going there Carleton is sounding like an awesome school, and I've received a fair amount of money to get me started.
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D.Dickin wrote:Haha, good going there Carleton is sounding like an awesome school, and I've received a fair amount of money to get me started. Same here! The money is a big part of my decision to go to Carleton as well. Ottawa sounds like a great city, it's bigger and has more opportunities for journalism than where I currently live. And of course, the political happenings in Ottawa definitely increased my interest in attending Carleton.
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