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| youth in action |
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The City’s Recreation and Culture Department recently undertook a review of its programs and services to determine how best to meet the needs of today's youth. In an effort to meet the needs of this growing demographic, Vaughan Council approved the Youth In Action - Youth Strategy 2009 & Beyond Plan. |
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The City of Vaughan continues to be one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. Part of this growth will be an expected increase in the youth demographic over the next five to ten years.
The Youth In Action Strategy outlines five key goals: to increase youth participation in physical activities; to expand program selection for youth; to provide programs and services to youth in geographically underserved areas; to increase the number of active youth memberships, and to increase the awareness of youth programs and opportunities. Surveys with more than 1,200 Vaughan high school students helped form the basis of the Strategy. |
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| Click here to view the results of the Youth Needs Survey |
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| Vaughan Youth Councillor |
Vaughan was the first City in Canada to create a Youth Councillor position in December 2005 to increase the involvement of young people in municipal affairs. The term of appointment generally runs from September to January. The Youth Councillor attends and participates in Council meetings, with the exception of closed sessions, and sits as a non-voting Member. The Youth Councillor also participates in official ceremonial functions.
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| Click here to view the Youth Councillor Roles & Responsibilities |
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| Vaughan Youth Cabinet |
In 2005, the City implemented the Vaughan Youth Cabinet, a central body which advocates youth initiatives by facilitating communication of local youth programs and encouraging participation in youth events. Since its inception, the Vaughan Youth Cabinet has worked with City officials to execute several highly successful youth-oriented initiatives and events. |
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