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Title:

Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and Culture

Agreement Number:

GC-2859

Agreement Value:

$867,000.00

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 K1V 2M5

Reference Number:

154-2025-2026-Q1-00008

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

889125647

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa South

Federal Riding Number:

35080

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.