ARPA Academy is an intensive training program for Christian young people (ages 18-25) who want to live out their faith in Canada’s public square.
Dig into the biblical foundation
for political action
Learn about Canada’s constitutional history and legal system
Tackle today’s most pressing legal issues
Sharpen your skills through readings, assignments, and interactive seminars
ARPA Canada is hosting a one-month educational training program to prepare young people for faithful political engagement. Participants will explore biblical foundations for political action, learn about Canada’s constitutional history and legal system, study current policy issues, and develop skills through readings, assignments, and interactive seminars. ARPA Academy will serve to equip young people to face the opportunities and challenges of engaging in the public square.
ARPA Academy is for Christian young people, ages 18-25, who are keen to apply their faith to the public square. ARPA Academy will deepen your worldview and open doors to further political action.
The 2026 Academy will run from August 4-28.
Living in Ottawa while participating in ARPA’s educational and worldview training provides a stepping stone towards further work in politics or the non-profit sector. Participants can build connections through this program and receive support from ARPA staff towards working on Parliament Hill, in a provincial legislature, or with a Christian non-profit organization.
Even if you decide to pursue work outside of the public or non-profit sector, this one-month intensive program will deepen your Christian worldview and equip you for political engagement as a Christian citizen.
There is no cost to participate in ARPA Academy. Participants will be responsible for their own living arrangements and expenses but will be provided with a small stipend.
Applications are open from December 1st, 2025 to February 28th 2026
Applications for the 2026 ARPA Academy will open in December 2025 and close at the end of February 2026.
In the meantime, we would like to invite you or other prospective applicants to a Microsoft Teams meeting so you can hear about the Academy firsthand and we can answer any questions you might have.
Please reach out to [email protected] to request a meeting link.
Please Note: ARPA Canada is very grateful for any interest shown in this program. However, due to time constraints and other responsibilities, we reserve the right to not interview all applicants. The deadline for applications may also be changed as we deem necessary.