Y4Y's Local Ambassador Project:
Occupation et Vitalité des Territoires (OVT)

A Seat at the Table

Q: What is Occupation et Vitalité des Territoires referring to? 

A: It is a strategy of the provincial government to ensure that the regions of Québec remain vital places to live, work, and play for all Quebecers. The new Strategy will result in an Action Plan, which will result in funding programs for regional orgs, school boards, CIUSSS etc., as well as provincial orgs like Y4Y.

Q: What interest does Y4Y have in the OVT Strategy?

A: At this stage, Y4Y wants to ensure that English-speaking youth (ESY) have a voice, and a seat at the table in the development phase of the new Strategy. To this end, we will propose a list of names of interested youth to the provincial government, so they can ensure those youth are invited to the consultations which will take place in 2024, as part of the formulation of a new OVT strategy.

Q: What part can I play? 

A: By signing up to be my region’s Local Youth Ambassador, you will contribute to the following:

  • The strengthening of the network of English-speaking youth across the province who are working together to represent the issues “for youth/by youth”;

  • Existing local efforts to improve the living conditions of youth where you live;

  • Highlighting the importance of youth participation in decision-making processes both locally and at the provincial level;

  • The vitality of your community for the years to come, by ensuring that there is age diversity during the upcoming Occupation et vitalité des territoires consultations.

Q: How will I be compensated for my active participation in Y4Y’s Local Ambassador Project?

A: As the Local Ambassador for your administrative region (see all regions listed here), you will be compensated with an Honorarium of between 150$ and $200 for your participation in Phase 1 of the Project. (Phase 2 compensation TBD) 


Phase 1 includes: 

  • Attendance at 2 Y4Y Regional Outreach Committee meetings (1 in April, 1 in May 2024);

  • Signing a Letter of Commitment as a Local Ambassador for Y4Y;

  • Drafting a list of youth-focused priorities for your region, and submitting them to the Regional Outreach Committee for discussion.

Phase 2 includes:

  • Participation in the OVT consultations with the provincial government.

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