This research aims to delve deeper into what a Canadian Youth Climate Corps (YCC) could actually look like. It draws on existing literature, interviews, and jurisdictional scans to create a comprehensive list of recommendations for the design and implementation of a YCC in Canada. Research findings are broken down into three sections: structure, partnerships, and work. The structure section examines what generally makes youth employment programs effective, discusses the existing models available that can inform the design of a Canadian YCC, and presents a case study on YCCBC. The partnerships section focuses on how the federal government can work with Indigenous Peoples to create a decolonial YCC, and also examines potential partnerships with local governments, educational institutions, and trade unions. The work section presents an inventory of potential YCC jobs based on an analysis of municipal climate plans.
Hi everyone! My name is Lilah and I am going into my fourth year at the University of Toronto studying Economics and International Relations. I am deeply passionate about climate justice, and am particularly interested in exploring how public policy can be used to mitigate the climate crisis.
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