Events

In collaboration with the Hunter Hub, the Youth Policy Council will host the Calgary Better Dinner, an evening of conversation centered on the future of Calgary and the kind of leadership required to shape it. Featuring Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, the dinner will invite youth and community members to reflect on bold questions facing the city, from talent attraction and economic identity to civic storytelling and long-term legacy.

The event will create space for thoughtful discussion on what Calgary should stand for in the years ahead, who gets a voice in shaping that future, and how the city can renew its sense of ambition. By combining dialogue, community, and civic reflection, the Calgary Better Dinner will embody YPC’s goal of helping young people engage meaningfully with the ideas and leaders shaping their city.

The Youth Policy Council’s Campaign Planning Workshop will be designed to give young people a fuller understanding of what it actually takes to run for office and build a successful public campaign. While politics is often seen only through speeches, debates, and election-day results, this event will focus on the less visible but equally important parts of public life: shaping a platform, building public trust, working with campaign teams, and navigating media interactions.

By bringing together the perspectives of elected officials, campaign managers, and media-facing professionals, the event will explore the realities of campaigning from multiple angles. Through these conversations, youth will gain a deeper understanding of both the strategic and personal dimensions of political leadership. The event will reflect YPC’s commitment to preparing the next generation of civic leaders by making politics more accessible, transparent, and practical.