Premier's Youth Council

The Premier's Youth Council provides advice to the provincial government on ways to enhance programs, policies, strategies, and resources for youth.

What is the function of the council?

The Premier's Youth Council serves to advise on and engage with matters within the legislative and fiscal jurisdiction of the Province of Prince Edward Island.

The primary objectives of the PYC include:

• Ensuring youth ideas, concerns, and priorities across a diverse range of issues are voiced;
• Ensuring youth perspectives are actively reflected in government decision-making through recommendations and feedback on policies and initiatives; and
• Supporting provincial efforts to foster youth engagement and improve youth retention by promoting opportunities for education, employment, and community-building

The functions of the Council include:

• Providing input and advice on issues relating and affecting young Islanders;
• Advising departments on how to enhance existing youth-oriented programs, policies, strategies, and resources;
• Leading community engagement activities to ensure a broad range of youth voices are included in government decision-making;
• Acting as a sounding board for departments during preliminary policy development;
• Engaging youth in current and developing government processes, frameworks, and consultations; and
• Assisting in youth retention strategies.

How many people are on the council?

The Premier’s Youth Council is composed of up to eight (8) members between the ages of 16 and 29 from diverse communities and from all regions of Prince Edward Island. Three (3) members are evenly split between the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College and Collège de l’Île. Up to five (5) members at large to represent geographical regions and a diversity of perspectives. 

An Executive Council Office staff will serve as an Ex Officio member, acting as a liaison between ECO and the Council while providing administrative and supervisory support.

What are the requirements of council members?

The Premier’s Youth Council will provide annual reports to the Deputy Ministers Council. The Council will also provide progress updates to the Deputy Clerk of Executive Council and Deputy Secretary to Cabinet on a quarterly basis. Any formal recommendation submitted to the Deputy Ministers Council must include a Feasibility and Fiscal Impact section.

What is the time commitment of the council?

The Premier’s Youth Council will meet up to six (6) times per year. Members serve two to three year terms, with a permanent co-chair alongside a rotating youth co-chair. Members may be eligible for reappointment for up to three terms.

Will I get paid?

Members receive $73 per meeting. The chairperson receives $113 per meeting.

How to apply?

Apply via Engage PEI. 

Contact
Erin McGrath-Gaudet
Deputy Clerk of Executive Council, Deputy Secretary to Cabinet, and Deputy Minister of Priorities and Intergovernmental Affairs
ermcgrathgaudet@gov.pe.ca