Local MP and Minister of Natural Resources Canada Jonathan Wilkinson has announced the launch of Natural Resources Canada’s first Youth Council at COP15 in Montreal.
“Young Canadians understand better than anyone the challenges and opportunities ahead of us as we combat climate change and build a sustainable and inclusive net-zero economy,” said Wilkinson. “I was very pleased to launch the NRCan youth council in Montreal at COP15. These 12 young people are leaders from across Canada who bring a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. I look forward to our dialogues on critically important issues facing our country and our world.”
During its one-year mandate, the 12-member Youth Council will study and share its perspectives on the country’s most pressing climate and natural resource issues, including policies related to:
Decarbonizing transportation, including through zero-emission vehicles;
Restoring nature, including through tree planting;
Energy efficiency, including green buildings;
Just transition with sustainable jobs; and
Indigenous partnerships and economic reconciliation.
Members of the Council will provide their lived and learned perspectives to Wilkinson and senior officials to inform and support policy processes while gaining valuable experience and learning from their peers on the council. The Natural Resources Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people from across Canada to reflect on a sustainable and inclusive future for our natural resources while developing valuable skills and experience.
