Forum 2025 Application

2025 Sessions

Please rank sessions by order of preference in the appropriate box .

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE as they are dependent upon Parliamentary calendar. As we have limited number of spaces available, youth are strongly encouraged to apply early.

First Choice(Required)

Second Choice(Required)

Third Choice(Required)

Part 1—GENERAL INFORMATION
Please answer all the following questions to the best of your ability. If you need any support or accommodations to complete the form, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province / Territory

Phone Number(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Parent or Guardian Email Address(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Pronouns(Required)

Preferred language(Required)

Please contact me in …

English

French

Demographic Information

Your response to these questions will help ensure that the diversity of participants is represented.

Languages Spoken(Required)

English

French

Other

If other language chosen, please specify

Age(Required)

Gender(Required)

Are you/do you identify as (select all that apply):

For any clarifications, reference the definitions.

Indigenous

From a rural community

A youth with a disability

A member of a Racialized Group or Visible minority youth

Where did you hear about Forum?(Required)

School or Community Agency information

Name of Institution(Required)

Type(Required)

School

Community Agency

Address(Required)

Street Address Address line 2 – if applicable City Province / Territory

Phone(Required)

Fax

School or Community Agency Contact(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

PART 2 – QUESTIONS

What is a social or community issue you are passionate about, and why does it matter to you?(Required)

Describe an initiative or action you have taken, or you would like to take, to create positive change in your community.(Required)

Why are you interested in participating in Forum, how do you hope to benefit from the experience, and what will you contribute to the program?(Required)

PART 3 – YOUTH STATEMENT

Forum has five basic rules of conduct:
1. Appropriate and respectful behavior is required from youth at all times;
2. The use, possession or concealment of alcohol or non‐prescribed medications, including drugs, is strictly forbidden;
3. The highest level of respect is required at all times during Forum. No types of harassment ‐ physical, verbal, racial, sexual or otherwise ‐ will be tolerated. No exclusive or sexual relations will be permitted;
4. Youth must be in their own rooms by curfew; and
5. Youth must attend all sessions and remain with Forum staff at all times.

Declarations(Required)

I understand the information and conditions outlined on this form

I declare that the information I have given to be correct and I wish to be considered for the FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS.

I have received permission* to attend the Forum, should I be selected.

*Permission from both your parent/guardian and a representative from your school or community is required (such as a principal, guidance counselor, teacher, or support worker).

PLEASE NOTE: If selected, registration must be completed between January 24th and January 31st, which includes obtaining my parent/guardian’s signature and completing a consent form

PARTICIPATION COSTS

Selected youth are responsible for paying or raising the funds necessary to cover the costs of attending FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS

The program fee to attend Forum 2025 is $995. The fee covers program costs a portion of accommodation, meals and transportation costs. The Rideau Hall Foundation is committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier for any eligible student to attend. Please indicate below if you require financial support to attend.

Funding(Required)

I require financial assistance

I will do my own fundraising in my community

Reference

Please provide contact details and describe your relationship with them (e.g. coach, educator, neighbour, employer, etc.) for an adult reference who can speak to your commitment to change in your community. This person should not be a family member.

Name(Required)

First Last

Relationship(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Forum for Young Canadians is a stimulating experience. It is also very demanding, both physically as well as intellectually. It requires whole-hearted participation and a real commitment to the program.

2025 Sessions

Part 1—GENERAL INFORMATION Please answer all the following questions to the best of your ability. If you need any support or accommodations to complete the form, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

Contact Information

Demographic Information

School or Community Agency information

PART 2 – QUESTIONS

PART 3 – YOUTH STATEMENT

PARTICIPATION COSTS

Reference

Part 1—GENERAL INFORMATION
Please answer all the following questions to the best of your ability. If you need any support or accommodations to complete the form, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]