Canada’s Premier High School Public Policy Conference
Registration has met capacity and is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, please email yplc@fcss-fesc.ca.
The Federation of Canadian Secondary Students / Fédération des élèves du secondaire au Canada (FCSS-FESC) is excited to announce the inaugural Young Policy Leaders Conference, Canada’s first public policy conference exclusively for high school students.
The event will feature guest speakers, a case study competition, engaging workshops, panel discussion, prizes and a complimentary business lunch. Tickets are free for all Canadian high school students, and attendees are eligible to receive volunteer hours.
The event was made possible by a generous contribution from the Ted Rogers Community Grant. FCSS-FESC would also like to thank Chipotle for their kind sponsorship.
Panelists
Rachel Chernos Lin, Chair, Toronto District School Board
Dr. David Green, Chair, Peel District School Board
Colin Fleming, Protective Services Consultant, Ontario Principal’s Council
Speakers
William Jiang, Past Student Council President, Bayview Secondary School
Bruce Yu, Former Student Trustee, York Region District School Board
Event Agenda
Registration Opens: 9:30 am
Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 am - 10:15 am
Icebreakers: 10:15 - 10:45 am
Speaker (Bruce Yu): 10:45 - 11:15 am
Networking Break: 11:15 - 11:30 am
Policy Workshop: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch Break: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Speaker (William Jiang): 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Case Study: 1:30 - 4:00 pm (runs concurrently with the panel discussion)
Panel Discussion: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Resume Review Workshop: 3:30 - 4:00 pm
Networking Break: 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Awards & Closing Ceremony: 4:30 to 5:00 pm
Event Details
Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6, Rooms 308/309 (event organizers will help direct attendees from the lobby)
Transportation: take GO Train to Union Station or take subway to St. Andrew station and follow signs for PATH (see image below).
Parking: please see here for potential parking options (external website)
Recommended dress code is business casual
Accessibility Notice
Metro Hall is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators available throughout
Gender-neutral washrooms are available on the first floor
Large print digital projection will be used. Alternative formats may be requested in advance
Microphones and auditory amplification systems will be in use
Lunch will be served and attendees were invited to submit dietary restrictions when registering
