Young Policy Leaders Conference.
Empowering students through public policy.
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, at Metro Hall (55 John Street Toronto, Ontario), the Federation of Canadian Secondary Students / Fédération des élèves du secondaire au Canada (FCSS-FESC) will be hosting our annual Young Policy Leader’s Conference, Canada’s first and only public policy conference exclusively for high schools students. The event will feature guest speaker workshops, a case study competition, hundreds of dollars in prizes and a complimentary lunch.
YPLC 2026 will feature three case studies, each based on a real and current Canadian bill. Participants will choose from a case study in Education Policy, Environmental & Economic Policy, or Technology Policy. These cases place students in realistic policy roles and ask them to navigate political, ethical, financial, and social constraints.
Participants will:
Receive their case one week in advance on March 7, 2026
Create a presentation deck and submit it by March 13, 2026
Deliver a 5–7 minute presentation
Respond to questions from judges
Registration is now open until March 7, 11:59 PM or when the capacity limit has been reached. Tickets are free for all Canadian high school students, and Presto tickets will be provided to all students who request to ensure transportation accessibility. To register, please fill out this form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to hello-bonjour@fcss-fesc.ca.
YPLC 2026 Case Themes
Education Policy – Bill 33
Students act as trustees in a fictional Ontario school board navigating new provincial oversight. They must design a financially viable plan for a community equity fair under strict political and budgetary constraints.
Environmental & Economic Policy – Bill C-5
Students represent an Indigenous community responding to a federally approved oil and gas expansion. They design an alternative plan that balances economic growth, environmental protection, and Indigenous rights.
Technology Policy – Bill C-8
Students act as consultants for a major internet provider facing government pressure under new cybersecurity legislation. They must reduce cyberattacks while maintaining affordability, trust, and profitability.
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100+ participants
2 expert speakers
YPLC 2023 Cases
During our 2023 competition, participants were given a week to prepare 3 to 5 page reports on policy case studies. They are available below for your perusal. Note that these are all © FCSS-FESC.
Final Round Case Competition
First Place: Jacky Chan (Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy)
Second Place: Tina Jia (Richmond Hill High School)
Third Place: Angelina Tseng (Havergal College)