[BCYP] ;; western canada youth parliament

Western Canada Youth Parliament (WCYP) is a bi-annual event that brings together delegations from the British Columbia Youth Parliament, the TUXIS Parliament of Alberta, the Saskatchewan Youth Parliament and the Youth Parliament of Manitoba for a four-day parliamentary session over the May long weekend.

WCYP is an enriching experience for all who attend, whether it a person's hundredth day of youth parliament Session or their first experience. It gives young people the opportunity to visit another province or showcase their own province for other people. It provides a forum for debate on inter-provincial, national and global issues. It also gives parliamentarians the chance to learn about the parliamentary tradition, procedures and character of other youth parliaments.

WCYP last occurred in BC in May 2004, when it was hosted by the British Columbia Youth Parliament at the University of British Columbia. WCYP took place in May 2006, and was hosted by the Saskatchewan Youth Parliament. Information regarding the upcoming 13th WCYP, which will be held in 2008 by the TUXIS Youth Parliament of Alberta, contact Karn Safaya, Minister of External Affairs.