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AGENDA* – YOUTH COMMISSION – 1st meeting – January 17, 2026 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

AGENDA* – YOUTH COMMISSION – 1st meeting – January 17, 2026 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. January 17, 2026

📄 Agenda — 13 items · Youth Commission

⭐ Notable items (2)

4 Public question period: Orientation - Discussion on community issues and LGBTQIA2+ analysis - Youth Idem Break

This session allows the public to ask questions and participate in a discussion regarding LGBTQIA2+ issues affecting local youth.

7 Educational block: Debate/ For or against voting at age 16?

An educational session where members debate the merits of lowering the voting age to 16, aimed at fostering civic engagement among youth.

All items
1 Quorum check and opening of the meeting

This is the formal start of the meeting where officials confirm that enough members are present to conduct official business.

2 Adoption of the agenda

The committee members formally approve the list of topics to be discussed during the meeting.

3 Filing and follow-up of the minutes from the December 13, 2025 meeting

The committee reviews the official record of the previous meeting to ensure accuracy and track progress on past action items.

4 Public question period: Orientation - Discussion on community issues and LGBTQIA2+ analysis - Youth Idem Break

This session allows the public to ask questions and participate in a discussion regarding LGBTQIA2+ issues affecting local youth.

5.1 After-skating evening, in collaboration with Canadian Heritage

The committee discusses a social event for youth held after skating activities, organized in partnership with the federal department of Canadian Heritage.

5.2 Young elected officials meeting, in collaboration with the Institut du Nouveau Monde

A discussion regarding a networking and training event for young elected officials, supported by the Institut du Nouveau Monde (a non-profit focused on democratic participation).

6 Internal committee election

The committee members will hold an internal vote to select representatives for a specific subcommittee or working group.

7 Educational block: Debate/ For or against voting at age 16?

An educational session where members debate the merits of lowering the voting age to 16, aimed at fostering civic engagement among youth.

8 Floor given to school representatives

Representatives from local schools are given the opportunity to present concerns or feedback from the student body to the committee.

9 Floor given to elected officials regarding committee and commission work

Elected officials provide updates on the progress and activities of various city committees and commissions.

10 Miscellaneous

A time slot for any additional items or urgent matters that were not included in the formal agenda.

11 Next meeting: February 14, 2026

Announcement of the date for the next scheduled committee meeting.

12 Adjournment of the meeting

The formal conclusion of the meeting.