Young Politicians of Canada

What Young Politicians of Canada does

Young Politicians of Canada (YPC; Jeunes Politiciens du Canada) is a youth-run nonprofit headquartered at 1352 Bathurst St., Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario, that engages Canadian youth aged 14–24 in civic, legislative, and political activity. The organization operates through six provincial chapters (Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba), a network of campus clubs, and an ambassador/placement program that embeds youth inside the offices of MPs, MLAs, MPPs, and City Councillors. YPC's core programs include the National Youth Roundtable on Legislation (NYRL), a Speaker Series launched in Fall 2024, the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Policy Advisory Circle (INAPAC), the Youth Climate Corps, the Online Harms Initiative, and the National Security Task Force. Its technology footprint is digital-first: virtual event hosting, webinar platforms, a Substack newsletter, and broad social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube).

The organization is led by Founder and CEO Jaden Braves alongside a National Board (Secretary General Kebrija Leeks-Kottick, Board Secretary Neik Patel, National Communications Directors Mathew Katz and Jonathan Lee How Cheong, and Operations, Financial, Placements, and Provincial Operations Directors). Its business model is nonprofit and membership-based: membership is free/voluntary, and there is no disclosed pricing tier, subscription model, or revenue line item. Funding sources are not disclosed, but institutional partnerships with the White House, NATO/YATA-NATO Canada, the United Nations, the Standards Council of Canada, ISO, the Cambridge Democracy Institute, Section1, the Canadian Defence Coalition, the Centre for the Future of Democracy (Cambridge), and Friends of Public Media indicate a partner-/grant-supported operating model rather than commercial monetization.

Name

Young Politicians of Canada

Legal name

Young Politicians of Canada

Website

https://youngpoliticians.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Young Politicians of Canada is a Toronto-based, youth-run nonprofit that engages Canadians aged 14–24 in civic and legislative activity through six provincial chapters, campus clubs, ambassador placements in politicians' offices, and programs including the National Youth Roundtable on Legislation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Civic Engagement and Political Education

NAICS

Political Organizations (813940), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy (BPAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI), Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Youth civic engagement
• Political education programs
• Youth advocacy nonprofit
• Leadership development
• Legislative youth council

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Volunteer Services: The organization operates as a nonprofit providing membership opportunities to youth aged 14-24. Members gain access to political engagements, voting rights on national youth issues, placement opportunities, and leadership development programs. Revenue generation mechanism is not explicitly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Young Politicians of Canada is a youth-run nonprofit organization that delivers civic engagement, political education, and advocacy programs for Canadians aged 14-24. Its offerings include a National Youth Roundtable on Legislation that advises federal Parliamentarians, virtual Speaker Series events, campus-based YPC Clubs, and specialized task forces on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, national security, online harms, and climate. The organization provides free membership and volunteer/ambassador placement opportunities for young Canadians to participate directly in Canadian democracy.

Product overview

Young Politicians of Canada is a nonprofit youth organization (not a software product) offering a portfolio of civic engagement programs and leadership initiatives. The core offerings include the National Youth Roundtable on Legislation (NYRL), which provides a formal advisory role with the federal government; the Speaker Series, a monthly virtual programming series; YPC Clubs for campus-based civic education; and specialized delegations including INAPAC (Indigenous and Northern Affairs), the National Security Task Force, Online Harms Initiative, and Youth Climate Corps. The organization also operates a Membership Program with volunteer roles in communications, ambassador placements, provincial councils, and national board positions. These programs are complementary initiatives unified by the mission to engage and empower Canadian youth aged 14-24 in democracy and policy-making, rather than a traditional software platform or SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Youth Roundtable on Legislation (NYRL) A premier youth-focused advisory body engaging directly with the federal government to shape and reform legislative policy, where members review federal bills and deliver reports to MPs to ensure youth voices are heard in policymaking.
• Speaker Series A year-long virtual monthly series bringing Canadian politics to youth, featuring MPs, Senators, and City Councillors engaging with young Canadians through talks and Q&A sessions.
• Indigenous and Northern Affairs Policy Advisory Circle (INAPAC) A youth-led delegation dedicated to amplifying Indigenous and Northern youth perspectives, delivering actionable recommendations and influencing policy development on Indigenous and Northern Affairs in Canada.
• YPC Clubs Campus-based clubs providing civic education, networking opportunities, and a space for students to discuss political interests, aimed at educating on civic processes, encouraging advocacy, developing leadership skills, and fostering youth voices in politics.
• Online Harms Initiative A collaboration with like-minded organizations bringing a youth lens to the Online Harms Act, including the first-ever youth roundtable with the Minister of Heritage to ensure youth voices are heard in digital safety legislation.
• National Security Task Force A delegation focused on Canadian youth's role in NATO and exploring opportunities for youth collaboration in NATO between the USA and Canada, including engagements with the White House and NSC.
• Youth Climate Corps (YCC) An initiative empowering young people to take action on climate change, focusing on supporting Bill C-56 (Sustainable Jobs Act) and advocating for a just transition to a green economy.
• Membership Program A membership program offering opportunities to vote on national youth issues, gain access to political engagements, and participate as volunteers, ambassadors, provincial council members, or national board members.
• Global Youth Partnership An initiative leveraging partnerships with global institutions such as the UN, NATO, and the White House to bridge the gap between Canadian youth and global governance frameworks.
• Communications Team A volunteer team supporting communications, social media management, newsletter content creation, and Discord moderation for virtual events and webinars.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• United Nations (UN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Youth Partnership initiative leverages partnerships with global institutions including the UN to bridge the gap between Canadian youth and global governance frameworks, ensuring representation in critical dialogues shaping the future on the international stage.
• NATOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through the National Security Task Force and Global Youth Partnership. The YPC National Security Task Force focuses on Canadian youth's role in NATO and youth collaboration between USA and Canada. Also partnered with YATA-NATO Canada (youth wing).
• White HouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Security Task Force traveled to Washington, D.C. to receive briefings from the NSC, White House, and other think tanks. This is a joint initiative with the White House, NATO Canada, YATA-NATO Canada, and YPC.
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with SCC and ISO on developing innovative models for the monetary valuation of climate change impacts. Youth from across Canada developed robust models in collaboration with YPC.
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst collaboration with ISO involving youth in environmental standards setting, underscoring youth commitment to sustainability. Partners with SCC on climate impact valuation models.
• Cambridge Democracy InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to pair Canadian students with opportunities to learn and apply AI and data science to advance democratic innovation and research.
• Friends of Public MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreating pathways for Canadian youth to access influential circles and participate in meaningful global exchanges alongside NATO and White House partnerships.
• YATA-NATO CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint efforts on the National Security Task Force initiative, collaborating with the White House, NATO Canada, and YPC to strengthen cross-border collaboration on national security.
• Centre for the Future of Democracy at University of CambridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJaden Braves serves as a Researcher at the Centre for the Future of Democracy, establishing research collaboration and academic partnerships.
• Canadian Defence CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJaden Braves serves as Director of Intelligence for the Canadian Defence Coalition, creating organizational connections.
• Section 1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJaden Braves serves as a Fellow for Section1, an organization focused on liberal democracy and liberties advocacy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Apathy is Boring: Apathy is Boring is a Canadian nonprofit that engages youth aged 14-30 in democracy and politics through campaigns, workshops, and digital content. Closely comparable to YPC in target demographic, Canadian focus, and youth-led advocacy approach, with overlapping programming on voter engagement and political participation.
• Samara Centre for Democracy: Samara Centre for Democracy is a Canadian research and engagement nonprofit focused on strengthening democracy through research on political participation, MP outreach, and civic literacy. Comparable to YPC in Canadian civic-democracy mission but operates more as a research/policy shop than a youth-membership organization.
• CIVIX: CIVIX is a Canadian nonprofit dedicated to building civic engagement and democratic participation among young Canadians through education programs, student vote simulations, and teacher resources. Directly comparable to YPC in mission (youth civic engagement) and Canadian geography, though CIVIX is more focused on K-12 and classroom-delivered civic education.

Broad incumbents

• iCivics: iCivics is the largest US civic education provider, founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, offering digital games and curricula to teach civics to K-12 students. Comparable to YPC in its civic education mission and youth demographic but much larger scale, US-focused, and primarily delivers digital curricular content rather than direct legislative advocacy.
• Katimavik: Katimavik is a federally funded Canadian nonprofit that runs youth service and civic engagement programs for Canadians aged 18-25. Comparable in Canadian youth civic engagement mission and demographic, but operates with federal government funding and service-program structure rather than advocacy.

Emerging players

• Generation Citizen: Generation Citizen is a US-based nonprofit that brings civics education and action-based programs to middle and high school students. Comparable to YPC in its youth civic engagement mission and program design (classroom/club-based civic action projects), though operating primarily in the US rather than Canada.
• Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA): CASA is a Canadian advocacy organization representing college and undergraduate students at the federal level. Comparable in its Canadian youth-to-government advocacy model and policy focus areas (Bill C-63-adjacent issues, sustainability), though primarily a post-secondary student lobby rather than civic education nonprofit.
• Vote16 Canada: Vote16 is a Canadian campaign advocating to lower the voting age to 16, with which YPC directly collaborated on the Vote16 Toronto motion. Comparable as an adjacent youth-led civic engagement organization focused specifically on voting-age policy reform, sharing overlap in members and campaigns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ypccanada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@youngcanpol
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/young-politicians-of-canada
• Instagraminstagram.com/ypccanada
• TikToktiktok.com/@ypccanada

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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