It's time to mark your calendar for Ontario Youth Parliament 2024!
Join us Feb 16 - 19, 2024
at Trinity United Church in Cobourg.
Reconnect with old friends and make new ones; stand up and make your voice heard on current issues; reflect about who you are and who you want to be. Whether you're a long-time delegate or a complete newcomer, OYP is where you belong.
Requirements? You must be a resident of Ontario, be between 14 and 21 years old as of Jan.1, 2024 and have completed Grade 8. See the FAQ for more answers.
COVID Considerations
Ontario Youth Parliament is dedicated to fostering a fun, safe, and accessible environment for young people to express themselves and share their opinions on today's pressing issues. To ensure that young people of all backgrounds feel welcome and safe at this year’s parliament, We will be following all local and provinical guidelines.
If you have any questions regarding health and safety measures, please contact premier@oyp.on.ca
Register
Fill out and submit the OYP Registration Form →
Fees are payable in the form or you can send an eTransfer.
If you have already completed the form and need to make changes, please email the Registrar (please don't submit a second form).
Fees
If you have fees owing, you can pay them by eTransfer to registrar@OYP.on.ca
Registration Fee
The fee is $300.
Deposit
You must pay a $100 deposit (or the whole fee) to hold your spot . If your deposit has not been received within 2 weeks of registration, you will forfeit your spot and be placed on a waiting list. Deposits are non-refundable after Dec 31, 2023.
The balance of your fee must be paid by Jan 30, 2024 or you will forfeit your place. Fees are not refundable after this date.
Hotel Fee
If you require hotel accommodation for the weekend, the fee is $225. We must receive your hotel fee by Jan 15th to reserve your spot.
Financial assistance is available through the OYP Bursary. The bursary early bird deadline is also Dec 31, 2023.
REAd the FAQ
There's nothing like straight-up questions and answers to help make things more clear. Here is some more information about how OYP works and what to expect.
Connect With Us
We'd love to stay in touch! Check out our social media to get exciting updates.
Apply for a Bursary
If finances are an issue in attending OYP, we encourage you to apply for a bursary. We want to ensure that we are as accessible as possible, regardless of financial background.
Testimonials
We know it can be intimidating to go to (or send a child to) an event like Ontario Youth Parliament without knowing exactly what it will be like. Feeling uncertain? Here's what some delegates from the last couple of years had to say about their experience at OYP.
“Everyone who welcomed me with open arms, thank you. This was the best weekend of my life.”
“Ontario Youth Parliament is four days in a year where you can be yourself 100%, a place where you are loved by some of the best people in Ontario, a place where you can be as crazy as you want. A place filled with glitter, snuggles and wacky dance moves. Ontario Youth Parliament is one of my favourite places to be.”
“This was my third year attending and my second year as a legislation minister. OYP has greatly affected my life; because of it I’m not afraid to speak my mind and push for things I’m passionate about.”
“OYP just ended and I’m left with all the joy and memories of this year’s fantastic parliament. I have met so many incredible people, people who I will always consider to be among my friends and will be looking forward to seeing again. I just wanted to say thank you for the most amazing weekend and I love you all so much.”