Youth for Youth Québec

 

Y4Y Québec is a non-profit organisation committed to addressing the issues facing English-speaking youth (ages 16-30) across Québec.

 

You’re invited to Y4Y’s May Members’ Meeting!

Join us for Y4Y’s May Members’ Meeting on May 12, 2026 at our Montréal office (5165 Sherbrooke St W, Suite 107) from 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. We’ll spotlight our Leadership Training Program (LTP) and how you can get involved, with special guest Celine Cooper from the Bishop’s Forum. Enjoy a catered supper, an outdoor live music performance, and great community vibes. Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually.

Registration required. To save your spot, sign up here.

Together, Let’s Empower English-Speaking Youth and Amplify Our Impact

Do you represent an organization that works with youth? If your organization wants to explore more ways to support youth leadership, engagement, and representation, Y4Y Québec membership offers the tools, connections, and visibility to strengthen our collective impact.

For more information, visit our Organizational Membership page.

Join the Y4Y Network as an Organization

Introducing Y4Y Québec’s Leadership Training Program (LTP)!

Y4Y is launching a 12-month training program to connect youth with leadership-building experiences. Attend events, engage with your local community, and use your voice to inspire change.

Registration is open for our first Spring cohort, apply here.

For more information, visit our LTP page.

New Policy Brief

Bridging Experience Gaps: The Role of Internships in Supporting Youth, written by Sapphire Allaire, explores how internships can shape the early career journeys of young people in Québec. Drawing on firsthand experiences from English-speaking youth, this brief highlights how meaningful placements can build confidence, develop real-world skills, and support the transition into the workforce. As well, the brief reflects on some of the challenges in internship experiences, and shares considerations for nonprofits interested in strengthening the structure, support, and impact of opportunities offered to youth. 

Read the full brief here.