Youth Parliament of Canada

[1] This meeting resulted in the creation of the National Youth Parliament Association (NYPA).

YPJ Canada modeled itself on the Westminster Parliamentary system, adopting its own rules based upon House of Commons procedures.

While YPJ Canada had a prime minister, Leader of the Opposition, cabinet, shadow cabinet, and committee system similar to a real parliament, the members of YPJ Canada did not represent any political parties.

Unlike some of the provincial youth parliaments, YPJ Canada legislation was never for the establishment of any form of ongoing project.

By the late 1980s, the NYPA was unable to raise the funds necessary to sponsor the annual YPJ Canada sessions.