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Every year, between December 27th and 31st, 95 representatives of youth organizations
from across British Columbia gather at the Provincial Legislature
in Victoria for the annual session of British Columbia Youth
Parliament.
Members sit as independents — not representing any political
party and voting with their individual consciences on all issues.
Members learn about, and experience firsthand the parliamentary
process, debate topics of interest, and plan numerous activities
for the upcoming year. After Session, members put these activities
and projects into action. Proposed activities are presented
in the form of government bills; once passed they're actually
put into effect! This is where BC Youth Parliament differs from
its counterparts — BCYP is in no way a "model" or "mock" parliament;
our legislation actually translates into real action in the
community.
The application deadline for the 80th British Columbia Youth Parliament has now passed. For information about the application process or to make a request to receive an application form or teacher/coordinator information package in September 2009, please contact Dora Turje, BCYP Registrar.
Links:
BCYP Informational Brochure (or high-resolution version)
BCYP Promotional Poster (or high-resolution version)
BCYP Application Form (information-only version)
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