Our Youth Program

Spend a week with Encounters with Canada - Canada's largest youth forum!  Every week of the school year, 120 to138 teens from across Canada (ages 14-17) come to Ottawa, where they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 84,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, so far! 

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Law

Young Canadians have the exciting opportunity to explore their interests in the Canadian legal system. Some visits include: the Supreme Court of Canada and the Ottawa Jail Hostel. Participants also engage in a mock trial during the week, presided over by legal professionals whose presence, combined with an adherence to proper courtroom procedure, lends an aura of authenticity.

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