Youth from Prince George had the opportunity to share their perspective and experiences with the provincial government at the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council met in Victoria this week.
Prince George members of StrongerBC Young Leaders Council, Damon Robinson and Prabhnoor Sidhu, met with new Premier David Eby, as well as MLAs, ministers, and public servants to help provide a better understanding of the needs of young British Columbians and their views on important issues.
“Young people in different parts of B.C. have different experiences growing up, and it’s important that perspectives from every corner of the province are raised by different groups,” said Damon Robinson in a news release.
“It’s exciting to be part of this council that is so representative of our province, working to make things better for youth everywhere.”
Members discussed topics including gender equity, reconciliation, healthcare, mental health and addictions care, transportation, and climate action.
“This council gives us the opportunity to make B.C. a better place for everyone now and in the future by meeting with the people making the decisions to voice the concerns of youth,” said Prabhnoor Sidhu.
“It’s inspiring to be part of a group making change.”
The Young Leaders Council provided direct input on the province’s engagement with gig workers. The government is currently inviting people who work for app-based companies such as ridesharing or food delivery companies to provide insight on the unique challenges they face and what changes they would like to see to employment standards.
The Council is chaired by MLA Brittny Anderson, the Premier’s Special Advisor on Youth, and MLA for Nelson-Creston.
“It’s a genuine honour to be able to work directly with this talented and inspiring group of young people,” said Anderson.
“The input they are giving during the development of programs and policies has already made changes to the work we are doing as a government, and I expect that this is just the start of an incredible journey in changing the world for the better for these amazing youths.”
The council is made up of 18 members aged 14-26 from all regions of the province. The inaugural council was chosen from over 250 applications.
