National · Est. 2026

Youth Governance.
Real Stakes.
One Movement.

The Young Constituents is building Canada's next generation of civic leaders through parallel governance, real parliaments, real accountability, real impact.

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100+
Members
6
Provincial Chapters
1
Movement

Our Statement

Independent Thought, Independent Action.

We govern ourselves so we can govern together. TYC gives young Canadians aged 13 to 28 the authority, the structure, and the responsibility to lead not someday, but now.

The Structure

4 Levels. One Ambition.

One structure. Built to scale from your school to the nation.

01

School Chapter

Where it begins. Civic education, model parliament, and local advocacy inside your school.

02

Municipal Division

A real parliamentary chamber. Governed by the 20/80 model. Your riding, your issues, your accountability.

03

Provincial Chapter

Six provinces. One competitive stage. Model Parliament, provincial summits, and cross-division leadership.

04

National Level

Strategy, partnerships, and constitutional authority. The national parliament where provinces hold the C-Suite accountable.

Live · Across Canada

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Members and Growing

Across 6 provinces. Ages 13 to 28. Building a parallel democracy from the ground up.

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Coast to Coast

Active Across Canada.

Ontario

Chapter Active

Québec

Chapter Active

Alberta

Chapter Active

Nova Scotia

Chapter Active

New Brunswick

Chapter Active

Saskatchewan

Chapter Active

Leadership

Led By Young Canadians.

Xavier Davis · 400 × 600

Founder & CEO

Xavier Davis

Founder of The Young Constituents. Architect of the parallel governance model and constitutional framework adopted May 2026.

Amayas Bhatia · 400 × 500

Amayas Bhatia

Chief Operating Officer

Tima Karimi · 400 × 500

Tima Karimi

Chief Communications Officer

Nicholas Lai · 400 × 500

Nicholas Lai

Chief Development Officer

Samil Karaduman · 400 × 500

Samil Karaduman

Chief Information Officer

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News · Stories

From TYC.

Updates, stories, and insights from The Young Constituents movement.

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About TYC

We Don't Wait
to Lead.

The Young Constituents was built on a single belief: young people don't lack ideas or ambition. They lack the governing authority to act on them. We exist to change that.

Preamble

"We hold that young people do not lack ideas or ambition; they lack the governing authority to act upon them."

TYC's founding principle is the paradox of independence and dependence: to govern together we must first learn to govern ourselves. We are independent in posture and decision-making, but dependent on one another to make the movement work.

Mission

Our Mission.

The Young Constituents establishes a parallel governance infrastructure in which young people learn by governing, running parliaments, managing organizations, debating policy, and holding one another accountable, to really make sure that upon entering public service, they are already leaders, organizers, and operational executives.

Values

What We Stand For.

  • 01Independence before influence.
  • 02Authority through accountability.
  • 03Structure as the path to scale.
  • 04Youth-led, youth-governed, no exceptions.
  • 05Non-partisan in posture, decisive in action.

Structure

How TYC Is Built.

Level 01

National

Strategy, partnerships, and constitutional authority. The C-Suite reports to the national parliament.

Level 02

Provincial

Six provincial chapters with their own Model Parliament and provincial summit cycles.

Level 03

Local

Two streams: Municipal Divisions (real parliamentary chambers, governed 20/80) and School Chapters (civic education and local advocacy).

Founding

A Constitution Built by Its First Generation.

The Young Constituents was founded by Xavier Davis and adopted on May 2, 2026. It was built on the belief that young people govern best when given real stakes and real responsibility, and not symbolic seats at adult tables.

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The Team

The People
Building This.

National Executive

The C-Suite.

Five executives accountable to the National Parliament under the constitution adopted May 2, 2026.

Xavier Davis
Xavier Davis
Founding Director & CEO
Amayas Bhatia
Amayas Bhatia
Chief Operating Officer
Tima Karimi
Tima Karimi
Chief Communications Officer
Nicholas Lai
Nicholas Lai
Chief Development Officer
Samil Karaduman
Samil Karaduman
Chief Information Officer

Provincial Leadership

Six Presidents. Six Provinces.

Provincial Presidents lead their chapter's Model Parliament, summits, and cross-division coordination. Appointments in progress.

Ontario President
Ontario

Arohi Gadgil

Provincial President

Québec President
Québec

Arman Onur

Provincial President

Alberta President
Alberta

Jonas Alcantara

Provincial President

Nova Scotia President
Nova Scotia

Brodie Macinnes

Provincial President

New Brunswick President
New Brunswick

Charlize Donat

Provincial President

Saskatchewan President
Saskatchewan

Ayo Ayo Odele

Provincial President

Open Positions

Want to Be Part of This?

We are building the next generation of civic leaders. See our open positions on the national team.

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News · Events

What's Happening
at TYC.

Featured

Featured event · 1200 × 600
12
Jun
2026
National Meeting

First Quarterly National Meeting

The inaugural quarterly meeting of the National Parliament. Provincial Presidents and the C-Suite convene to report, debate, and set the agenda for Q3 2026.

Virtual · All Provinces

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Latest

News & Updates.

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02
May
2026
Announcement

TYC Launches in Six Provinces

The Young Constituents formally launches with chapters active in Ontario, Québec, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan.

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08
May
2026
Announcement

First Quarterly National Meeting Announced

The National Parliament will hold its first quarterly meeting on June 12, opening the floor to all Provincial Presidents and Local Directors.

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20
May
2026
Framework

Municipal Division Framework Now Active

The 20/80 governance model is now in effect across active Municipal Divisions, formally codifying member responsibilities and chamber procedure.

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Submissions

Have an event to submit?

Chapter leaders and Municipal Directors can submit events for inclusion.

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Get Involved

Your Seat
Is Waiting.

Whether you're 13 or 28, in a school or a city, there is a place for you in TYC.

Three Paths

Become a Member

Join a Municipal Division or School Chapter in your province. Ages 13 to 28. Earn an active seat, participate in parliamentary proceedings, and help shape your community.

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Start a Municipal Division

Want to bring the parliamentary model to your city or riding? Apply to establish a Municipal Division and become a Local Director.

Apply to Start a Municipal Chapter

Start a School Chapter

Bring TYC to your school. Lead civic education, model parliament, and advocacy from the ground up as Chapter President.

Apply to Start a School Chapter

Open Positions

We're Growing.

Join the national team. New postings are added regularly.

0 Positions Open

No positions are currently open. Check back soon.

Contact

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We read every message we receive.

For chapter inquiries, press, or partnerships, it is STRONGLY recommended to reach out via email. We will respond as quickly as possible.