39th Vancouver Youth Parliament
Sessional Date:
February 6 - 8th, 2026
Location:
Liu Institute for Global Issues
6476 NW Marine Dr
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Contact:
Membership Application Deadline:
February 1, 2026
The Membership of the 38th VYP
Application Checklist
Download your application, open each of the required forms, print them, and fill them out by hand. Ensure all signatures are handwritten and legible.
Have an organization sponsor you, like a school or a service club. We require five nominators, such as classmates or fellow club members.
If you did not attend the 38th VYP, write a personal statement outlining:
Why you would like to be a member of VYP,
What type of activities you currently are or plan to become involved with in your community, and
How you believe you can personally contribute to VYP.
Answer the online form, make sure you read the instructions carefully and upload all of the files it requests.
Submit! Ensure you keep a copy of your online form and physical signatures.
If you are interested in taking on a leadership position, Shadow Cabinet applications can be found here! Applications for shadow cabinet close on January 18.
What is VYP?
The Vancouver Youth Parliament (VYP) is a project of the BC Youth Parliament (BCYP), a youth organization that recognizes every young person’s potential to lead and serve within their community. The Vancouver Youth Parliament is a simulation of the Westminster Parliamentary process, providing an opportunity for youth ages 14–18 to develop skills in leadership, organization, public speaking, and knowledge of societal affairs. BCYP is not affiliated with any political party and is a non-profit organization.
For detailed information about VYP’s and BCYP’s activities, visit our website at: www.bcyp.org/ryps.
Who Can Attend?
Each year, youth will be “elected” to VYP as representatives of their communities. Each applicant must be nominated by an organization committed to youth, such as a school, community group, club, municipality, or place of worship. Five members of that group must indicate their support for the applicant by signing the application form.
To be eligible for membership, you must be:
1. Age 14–18 (inclusive) as of Dec. 31st, 2026;
2. A resident of the Vancouver region including: Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Squamish, Whistler, Delta, and other municipalities in the Sea-to-Sky region;
3. Nominated by an organization committed to youth.
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VYP’s year begins with the Parliamentary Session from February 6-8th. Members meet at the assigned location and use the Westminster Parliamentary style of debate to discuss issues of local, national, and international importance.
At Session, Members:
● Meet passionate youth from across the region;
● Debate collaboratively about a variety of current issues;
● Learn about debating and the rules of parliamentary procedure;
● Elect the Premier and Leader of the Opposition for VYP’s 40th Parliament.
After session, members will have the opportunity to participate in fundraising, social, and service events sponsored by the British Columbia Youth Parliament.
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Session runs from approximately 6:00 PM on Friday, February 6th (with a check in time at 5:30PM) to 4:30 PM on Sunday, February 8th. Members are required to attend all of session, and must contact the Chief Returning Officer before applying if this presents a problem.
The registration fee, $60, includes a new member welcome package delivered to all new Vancouver Youth Parliament members, and a sessional journal produced in the style of the BC Legislature for all members to commemorate the event, alongside organizational costs to run the event, such as meal and travel expenses.
House Leaders and Organizing Team
Premier: Sissi Zhao
Leader of the Opposition: Cristian Guadagno
Chair: Peter Boudjok
Chief Returning Officer: Jasmine Dulay
Sessional Director: Semiah Marquad
Speaker: Ranil Prasad
Deputy Speaker: Kevin Nicklin
Clerk: Ambrose Yung