God & government youth 2027
Join young people from across the country at God & Government Youth to explore the difference you can make.
God & Government Youth Conference brings thirty students together in Ottawa for three days of workshops, learning, advocacy, and exploring Canada's capital!
The deadline to submit your application is November 20, 2026; applications will open on November 2, 2026. We will be in touch with the successful applicants within two weeks after the deadline.
There are only limited openings for this conference and we anticipate more applications than there are spaces. As a result, the submission of your application does not guarantee a spot at the conference. All costs of this conference are covered, excluding travel to and from Ottawa.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Dates
February 23-26, 2027
Who Can Apply
Students, Grade 11–12
Application Timeline
Applications open on November 2, 2026 and close on November 20, 2026.
Availability
Limited spaces are available; applying does not guarantee a spot in the conference.
Cost
GGY Conference is free. However, travel is not included.
Tenative Itinerary
Day 1
- Afternoon: Travel to Ottawa and check-in at Ottawa Jail Hostel
- Evening: Games/relaxing at the ARPA Canada office
Day 2
- Morning: Keynote speakers, workshops, and breakout sessions
- Afternoon: Field trip to the Supreme Court, workshops, and breakout sessions
- Evening: Fun night
Day 3
- Morning & Afternoon: Lobbying, committee hearings, tours of Parliament
- Evening: Formal banquet
Day 4
- Morning: Grassroots brainstorm
- Afternoon: Taking action
- Evening: Travel home