Youth for Youth Québec
Y4Y Québec is a non-profit organization committed to addressing the issues facing English-speaking youth (ages 16-30) across Québec.
Voting in Québec’s 2026 Election? Start here.
Will you be voting for the first time this Fall? Are you a teacher planning a classroom module on the provincial election?
The video, created in collaboration with Apathy is Boring and Poli-jeunes, explores how Québec’s electoral system works, what you need to know about voting, why youth participation matters, and some of the key issues affecting young people in Québec and across Canada today. It is a great resource to spark discussion and encourage civic engagement among students.
Watch the video here.
As Québec’s provincial election approaches on October 6th, 2026, youth voices – and youth voting – are more important than ever. Y4Y Québec Empowers Youth to Take Action at the Polls, Y4Y’s newest press release, highlights an educational voting video produced by Y4Y in collaboration with Apathy is Boring and Poli-jeunes. The video provides a tool that educators can use to empower young voters and promote civic participation ahead of the provincial election. Y4Y’s press release makes for detailed, accessible knowledge sharing to get the most reach possible.
Read Y4Y’s press release here.
Y4Y’s Annual General Meeting
Y4Y’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, online via Teams.
Join us as we look back on a year of growth and shared successes, and look ahead to what’s next for Y4Y.
Mark your calendars and register here for our AGM today!
Join the Y4Y Network as an Organization
Together, Let’s Empower English-Speaking Youth and Amplify Our Impact
Do you represent an organization that works with youth? If your organization wants to explore more ways to support youth leadership, engagement, and representation, Y4Y Québec membership offers the tools, connections, and visibility to strengthen our collective impact.
For more information, visit our Organizational Membership page.
New Policy Brief
Bridging Experience Gaps: The Role of Internships in Supporting Youth, written by Sapphire Allaire, explores how internships can shape the early career journeys of young people in Québec. Drawing on firsthand experiences from English-speaking youth, this brief highlights how meaningful placements can build confidence, develop real-world skills, and support the transition into the workforce. As well, the brief reflects on some of the challenges in internship experiences, and shares considerations for nonprofits interested in strengthening the structure, support, and impact of opportunities offered to youth.
Read the full brief here.