Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and Culture
Agreement Number:
GC-2858
Agreement Value:
$2,350,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 5, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
This contribution supports the employment of youth, especially youth facing barriers to employment, with a particular focus on women, Indigenous youth, racialized youth, Black youth, youth with disabilities, those from Official Language Minority Communities, those from rural and remote communities, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth. Youth will be employed in the conservation and enjoyment of natural and cultural heritage in locations across Canada. This initiative is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy initiative.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1Y 2B2
Reference Number:
154-2025-2026-Q1-00007
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
797462884
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Project Learning Tree Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35079
Program:
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Program Purpose:
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a horizontal Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies, and Crown Corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help Canadian youth (15-30) develop the skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.