Youth, Politics, Action!

By Youth Political Assembly

YOUTH, POLITICS, ACTION! is a podcast created by the Youth Political Assembly to help youth across Canada connect with politics and government in a better way. Each episode, one of our hosts will interview a Canadian politician to find out their visions, aspirations, and advice they have for youth. Our podcasts are released every second Saturday - in between episodes, check us out on Instagram @theyouthpoliticalassembly for all the news stories, explanations, opinions, and opportunities you need to stay connected with politics and government.

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#14: Senator Kim Pate

Youth, Politics, Action!May 02, 2021

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#14: Senator Kim Pate

In this episode, Podcast Director Sophie Yang speaks with Ontario Senator Kim Pate! Senator Pate is an alumnus of Dalhousie University Law School, and was previously an executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies. She was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2014 for her work and advocacy on behalf of women who are marginalized, victimized, or incarcerated, and for her research on women in the criminal justice system. In 2016, she was nominated to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau where she has sat as an independent senator for Ontario ever since. Listen in to hear Sophie speak with Senator Pate about the Canadian Senate, Guaranteed Liveable Income (GLI), the prison system, environmental issues affecting Indigenous communities, and her advice for youth wanting to be an advocate and public servant like herself.
YOUTH, POLITICS, ACTION! is a podcast created by the Youth Political Assembly to help youth across Canada connect with politics and government in a better way. Our podcasts are released every second Saturday - in between episodes, check us out on Instagram @youthpoliticalassembly and @ypaforeignaffairs for all the news stories, explanations, opinions, and opportunities you need to stay connected with politics and government.

May 02, 202147:42

#13: Green Party Leader Annamie Paul

In this episode, YPA Chief of Podcast Development Krystal Chan speaks with Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. Paul, who was born and raised in Toronto, worked in civic engagement, international affairs, and civil rights law before entering politics. She founded the Canadian Centre for Political Leadership, co-founded the Barcelona International Public Policy Hub, and worked in positions with the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and with Canada's Mission to the European Union. Annamie Paul is now the first black Canadian and first Jewish woman to be elected leader of a federal party in Canada. Listen in to hear Krystal speak with Ms. Paul about the Green Party and her vision of the party's future, her life and career, and her advice for youth across Canada wanting to get involved in politics and with the Green Party.

YOUTH, POLITICS, ACTION! is a podcast created by the Youth Political Assembly to help youth across Canada connect with politics and government in a better way. Our podcasts are released every second Saturday - in between episodes, check us out on Instagram @youthpoliticalassembly and @ypaforeignaffairs for all the news stories, explanations, opinions, and opportunities you need to stay connected with politics and government.

Apr 25, 202113:36

#12: Ontario MPP and NDP Education Critic Marit Stiles

In this episode, YPA Podcast Director Sophie Yang speaks with Ontario NDP MPP Marit Stiles, who represents the riding of Davenport at Queen's Park and is the Education Critic of the Official Opposition. MPP Stiles previously served as the president of the federal New Democratic Party between 2016 and 2018, as well as a trustee for the Toronto District School Board from 2014 until 2018. Listen in to hear Sophie speak with MPP Stiles about the NDP, Ontario schools and education, teachers unions, women in the workforce, and her advice for youth wanting to follow in her footsteps.

Apr 11, 202121:27

#11: Minister of Transportation Omar Alghabra

In this episode, our President and Founder Jake Karpouzis speaks with the Hon. Omar Alghabra, who is the federal Minister of Transport. Minister Alghabra is the Liberal Member of Parliament for the Toronto-area riding of Mississauga Centre. Minister Alghabra previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of International Trade, the Deputy Prime Minister, and later to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Listen in to hear Jake speak with Minister Alghabra about the important work of the Ministry of Transport, what his role as Parliamentary Secretary was like, the backstory of his political career and immigration journey to Canada, and his advice for youth wanting to get involved in government.

Mar 27, 202122:34

#4: Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin

In this episode, host Bruce Yu speaks with New Brunswick Green MP Jenica Atwin, who made headlines in 2019 when she became Atlantic Canada's first-ever Green MP and the first-ever female MP to be elected to represent her riding. Listen in to hear Bruce speak with Jenica about her life and career, the Green Party, and her advice to all of you wanting to get involved in politics.

YOUTH, POLITICS, ACTION! is a podcast created by the Youth Political Assembly to help youth across Canada connect with politics and government in a better way. Our podcasts are released every second Saturday - in between episodes, check us out on Instagram @theyouthpoliticalassembly for all the news stories, explanations, opinions, and opportunities you need to stay connected with politics and government.

Nov 15, 202015:20

#3: Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq

In this episode, host Jake Karpouzis speaks with Nunavut New Democrat MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, who made headlines in 2019 when she was elected to the House of Commons at a young age. Mumilaaq has gone viral for her compassionate and moving speeches in the House on the treatment of Indigenous persons in Canada. Listen in to hear Jake speak with Mumilaaq about these issues facing Indigenous persons today, how the government has failed to take action year after year, and what we can all do to help fight for equal rights.

YOUTH, POLITICS, ACTION! is a podcast created by the Youth Political Assembly to help youth across Canada connect with politics and government in a better way. Our podcasts are released every second Saturday - in between episodes, check us out on Instagram @theyouthpoliticalassembly for all the news stories, explanations, opinions, and opportunities you need to stay connected with politics and government.

Nov 02, 202030:36

#2: MPP Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party

In this episode, host Leena Han speaks with Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner, who made headlines in 2018 when he became the first Green Party MPP elected to the Ontario legislature. Listen in to hear Leena speak with Mike about climate change, how youth can get involved in politics, and about the future of the Green Party in Ontario.

YOUTH, POLITICS, ACTION! is a podcast created by the Youth Political Assembly to help youth across Canada connect with politics and government in a better way. Our podcasts are released every second Saturday - in between episodes, check us out on Instagram @theyouthpoliticalassembly for all the news stories, explanations, opinions, and opportunities you need to stay connected with politics and government.

Oct 17, 202027:31