Lethbridge MP Rachel Thomas is inviting applicants for the 2024/25 Youth Advisory Board. (Photo: Rachel Thomas)

By David Opinko

Applications open to join Lethbridge MP’s Youth Advisory Board

Feb 6, 2024 | 9:05 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Youths in the community are invited to apply for Rachael Thomas’ Youth Advisory Board (YAB).

The Member of Parliament for Lethbridge will put together a group of eight people aged 16 to 24 who will share their perspectives and advise her on federal legislation, as well as “the big issues impacting Canadians.”

“This is my eighth year of hosting a Youth Advisory Board. When I was elected as the Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, I made it my mission to empower young people by giving them a voice at the table,” said Thomas. “We need young people to take responsibility for their communities, engage in productive conversation on the topics that matter most to them, and offer their energy and creativity with unrelenting fervency.”

People who live in the federal Lethbridge riding, which includes the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge County, Coaldale, Picture Butte, Nobleford, Barons, and Coalhurst are eligible to join the YAB. Thomas said the board is non-partisan and that those of all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

The board will meet once per month. The agendas are determined by the YAB members and each person will have the opportunity to chair a meeting.

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Thomas said her it has been great to work with her current board and is excited to see who will join it next.

“It’s been exciting to watch the members grow in confidence and take leadership. They’re keen to offer their perspective and ask courageous questions. We’ve had the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics, including the carbon tax, environmental policy, international relations, mental health, and many others,” said Thomas.

The YAB will run from September 2024 to June 2025. Upon completion of the term, members will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of commendation.

Those who are interested in applying can do so at Rachelthomas.ca. The deadline is March 15, 2024.

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