Forum Agenda

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Guest Arrival & Breakfast

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

  • Keynote Address: Sufia Langevin, Y4Y’s Board President

  • Outmigration Patterns of English-Speaking Youth from Québec: Alex Pettem, Y4Y’s Director of Policy

  • Get To Know Y4Y’s Policy Committee: Caleb Owusu-Acheaw, Committee Chair & Board Treasurer

9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Short break

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Panel 1: The Democratic Deficit

  • Youth Panellists will share their views on the state of democracy here at home. What are the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities that youth can have an impact on now and in the future?

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Short break

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Panel 2: My Identity

  • Youth Panelists will share personal accounts of how they identify as citizens, and explore various facets of identity with the help of a moderator, and audience feedback.

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Munch & Mingle: Lunch served to all guests and contributors, Opening of the Info Hall & Meet the Y4Y Team

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Panel 3: Media Consumption

  • Youth Panellists will provide insight into the ways in which they and their peers are receiving and consuming information online. Do traditional media outlets play a role in their lives? What is news and whom do they trust to deliver it?

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Closing remarks, Q&A

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Opening of Pop-Up Art Show & Info Hall

4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Guest departure

Venue

Coeur des sciences (UQAM Pavillon Sherbrooke)
200 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC H2X 1X8

Point of contact for queries:
samantha.restall@y4yquebec.org

FAQ

  • This exciting event brings together English-speaking youth from across Québec to connect, learn, and share their views on the issues that matter most to them. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or someone passionate about making a difference, the Forum has something for everyone.

    What to Expect: 
    🌟 Insightful panel discussions on identity, democracy, and media consumption 
    🌐 Networking opportunities with peers and professionals 
    🎨 A vibrant Pop-up Youth Art Show showcasing young talent 
    💡 A platform to amplify youth voices

    • Accessible entrance: located on the side of the Pavillon Sherbrooke building off of Kimberly. More details can be found on the UQAM website. 

    • There will be various signs and arrows placed around the building, keep an eye out for the Youth Forum logo! 

  • This event is completely free! Your spot and meals for the day are reserved by filling out the registration form. 

    • If you are attending as a representative of an organisation, we encourage you to bring business cards or pamphlets to share with youth in attendance who might benefit from your services. 

    • Breakfast & lunch will be provided at the event. To minimise the environmental impact, we encourage you to bring your own water bottle and reusable coffee mug.

  • The Info Hall will feature organisations from across the province who offer services to English-speaking youth. This is an opportunity to learn, gain resources, and grow your network. 

  • The dress code for the Youth Forum is business casual, you can be as comfortable or as formal as you’d like!

Registration is closed.

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