The absence of party lines is the single biggest difference between Youth Parliament and actual legislatures.
The Members are also responsible for electing persons to the board of directors after every session, who then in turn choose from among themselves the Executive officers.
Senators are appointed by the House, usually being alumni who have distinguished themselves during their participation in Youth Parliament.
In the beginning of the 20th century, the Boys' Work movement of the YMCA began, promoting physical, mental, spiritual and social development of young Christian men.
One very important, and continuing component of this movement was the Canadian Standard Efficiency Training, which incorporated the "Trail Rangers" and "TUXIS" programs.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament and La Parlement Jeunesse du Quebec have a primary interest in social and political interests, while the British Columbia Youth Parliament has a very strong commitment to other forms of community service.
At the yearly session, delegates are assigned a provincial riding to represent, although not necessarily the one in which they reside.
Currently, young people in grade ten up to and including 24 years of age are permitted to attend the NLYP, which meets in the House of Assembly in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
This honorary position is a lifelong testament to the work the Senator has done in enhancing the quality of each session during their careers as youth parliamentarians.