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Opportunities with YDC
Interested in becoming a YDC delegate or joining our executive team? You’re in the right place!
On this page you’ll find details on the recruitment process and important deadlines.
Become a Delegate
We are now recruiting for the following delegations:
IMF–WBG Spring Meetings | Réunions de printemps du FMI et du GBM📍 Washington, D.C. · 📅 April 12–18, 2027
Attend sessions and meet stakeholders as finance ministers, central bankers and civil society discuss the global economy and development.
Assiste aux séances et rencontre des intervenant·e·s pendant que ministres des Finances, banques centrales et société civile discutent de l’économie mondiale et du développement.
G7 Youth 2027 (Y7) | G7 Jeunesse 2027 (J7)📍 Washington, D.C. · 📅 May 10–14, 2027
Negotiate policy recommendations with youth from G7 countries, presented to G7 leaders. Négocie des recommandations avec des jeunes des pays du G7, présentées aux leaders du G7.
G20 Youth 2027 (Y20) | G20 Jeunesse 2027 (J20)📍 United Kingdom | Royaume-Uni · 📅 August 2027 (exact dates TBC)
Negotiate policy recommendations with youth from G20 countries, presented to G20 leaders. Négocie des recommandations avec des jeunes des pays du G20, présentées aux leaders du G20.
Eligibility | Admissibilité
Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18–30, available for virtual meetings on Canadian time before the event.
Citoyen·ne·s canadien·ne·s ou résident·e·s permanent·e·s âgé·e·s de 18 à 30 ans, disponibles pour des réunions virtuelles selon l’heure canadienne avant l’événement.
Funding | Financement
Y7 and Y20 hosts often cover in-country costs, but not travel. The IMF–WBG Spring Meetings are not funded. Les hôtes du J7 et du J20 couvrent souvent les frais sur place, mais pas le déplacement. Les Réunions de printemps du FMI et du GBM ne sont pas financées.
Apply | Postuler
➡️ Click here to Apply | Cliquez ici pour postuler
Deadline: November 26, 11:59 p.m. PT | Date limite : le 26 novembre, 23 h 59 (HP)
Join the Executive Team
YDC is run by an all-youth, all-volunteer executive. We’re a dedicated group from across the country that cares about empowering youth and elevating young voices in the global policy arena. We’re focused on creating excellent opportunities, building networks, and opening doors for the young leaders in our country.
Before applying, learn more about our executive teams and their responsibilities.
We are not currently recruiting for new Executive Team members
Our Recruitment Process for Delegates:
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Delegate applications are completed through a Google Form. The application consists of three main parts: personal information, open-answer questions specific to the requirements of the delegation, and a recorded personal statement.
“Open answer” questions
Get ready to make a statement about an important issue on the international agenda, what it is about this issue and summit that is of interest to you, how you intend to make an impact with the team, and why your experience will make you a valuable delegate!
Finally, we ask that you record and share a one-minute personal statement. This statement helps us get a sense of your personality that we can't get from your written application. We're looking for personable applicants who communicate well and are passionate about the themes they’ll be discussing as a delegate. However, the personal statement isn't everything! When recording, try to relax: just be yourself.
By gathering personal information such as age, place of residence and educational background, YDC aims to recruit delegations that represent the broad spectrum of Canadian youth.
Due to the high number of applications, we may decide to review applications in two stages, with only a shortlist of applications being reviewed in full.
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If your application passes the screening in Step 1, congratulations! Our recruitment team will invite you to a 30-minute interview.
In the interview, we are trying to learn what applicants are hoping to accomplish from their experience, how well they understand the issues, and how they will work with their fellow delegates.
You will know the results of your interview within two weeks. Delegations can range in size anywhere from three to six individuals, depending on the event.
Questions?
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