Introduce yourself, share local evidence, and build a relationship with the people who shape your city.
because change doesn’t wait for voting age.
A respectful conversation with an elected leader — Councillor, Mayor, or MPP/MP — to share concerns and solutions. Remember: your school, park, or library might be in a different ward, so meet those representatives too.
data-photoMet the City Councillor of my school ward to discuss transit access and local parks around my school, and shared what students want to see improved.
data-photoMet with MPP Adil Shamji to advocate for youth access to STEM learning and discuss the impact of the Ontario Science Centre closure on students.
data-photoMet committee members from key City committees (Budget, Libraries, Transit, Housing) to share youth perspectives and push for practical community improvements.
data-photoDiscussed city budget allocation for youths and parks access with the Mayor, sharing stories from classmates to highlight community needs.
data-photoMet my home ward City Councillor, Ausma Malik, to raise local issues and share what residents and students want improved in daily city life.
data-photoMet MPP Chris Glover to discuss STEM opportunities for youth and how provincial policy decisions shape schools, science, and community resources.