Highlights
Watch highlights from the Assembly’s presentation to Parliament.
Canadian Youth Climate Assembly
33
Canadians aged 18–25
35
Hours of deliberation
23
Recommendations
About the Assembly
On September 21st more than 20 Parliamentarians gathered in the Senate Chamber to hear the recommendations of the Canadian Youth Climate Assembly (CYCA) — the first national citizens’ assembly on climate change in Canada, and the first anywhere in the world designed specifically for young adults aged 18–25.
Over five days in Ottawa, 33 young Canadians selected through a civic lottery deliberated for 35 hours on how Canada can meet its climate commitments in ways that reflect the values and priorities of their generation. Drawn from nearly 700 applicants, members represented every region and the full socio-demographic diversity of Canada.
23 recommendations. Three themes.
The Assembly’s final report sets out 23 recommendations across the themes below. Read the full report for the complete recommendations.
Preparing for climate risks
Reducing emissions in the oil and gas sector
Strengthening climate accountability
The CYCA’s priorities
- Accountability, action, and trust
- Education, literacy and awareness
- Innovation and energy systems to phase out fossil fuel dependency
- Youth voice, representation, and respect
- Justice, equity, and Indigenous self-determination
- Preparedness, safety, and resilience
Principles for parliamentarians
- Collaboration
- Intergenerational resilience
- Systems thinking
- Transparency
- Pragmatism
- Non-partisanship
- Equity
Partners behind the Assembly
The Canadian Youth Climate Assembly was developed by Environmental Leadership Canada and MASS LBP in partnership with Senators for Climate Solutions. The initiative brought young Canadians’ climate priorities directly to Parliament and forms part of a growing international movement of climate assemblies.
Watch the Assembly in Parliament
The full event
Hear the recommendations and watch the complete presentation.
Returning to Parliament
Watch Assembly members discuss their recommendations and the path forward in 2026.