New media service for youth. Includes "Just Concerts", "newmusiccanada.com" and "120seconds.com" featuring music, video, animation and games. www.cbcradio3.com
A Canadian Heritage program that creates opportunities for young Canadians to connect with one another and experience the diversity of Canadian communities, languages and cultures. Gives information on other exchange programs available in Canada and abroa www.exchanges.gc.ca
A program for senior high school and CEGEP students, 16 to 19 years of age to spend a week in Ottawa learning about Canada and its leaders. Program details and online application form. www.forum.ca
Links to programs to international exchange programs for Canadians between the ages of 18 and 30. Also includes some documents in pdf format. www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/123go
A program in which those 17 to 21 years of age spend 9 months helping in community projects in three different areas. Information for potential participants and community partners needing volunteers. www.katimavik.org
The Government of Canada, through Exchanges Canada, a part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, provides funding for this program. It is intended for Canadians between the ages of 12 and 18. www.ymcatoronto.org/international/exchanges
A non-partisan, corporately financed organization dedicated to engaging the perspectives of young Canadians living around the world in Canada's public policy debates. www.canada25.com
Focuses on reciprocal group exchange programs and national forums for youth between the ages of 14 and 19, although the age span is a bit wider than that. Descriptions of some programs and related links. www.echanges.gc.ca/forums.asp?Language=0&MenuID=3
The CCAAC promotes quality, publicly funded child care accessible to all. Includes membership information, news, current events and resources. www.childcareadvocacy.ca
National association concerned with the well-being of children up to age nine. Membership information, calendar of events, and information on their journal, "Canadian Children." www.cayc.ca
An exchange program for young people from Canada and 15 other nations, featuring presentations about advanced technology and visits to high-tech companies, discussions about environmental protection and wilderness excursions, challenges arising from cultu www.experiencecanada.com
A youth leadership organization for young people who want to change the world. Founded by Marc & Craig Kielburger, programs include overseas volunteer trips, leadership seminars, motivational speakers and educational resources. www.leaderstoday.com