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Introduction
In 1995, City Council approved a document called the Civic Youth Strategy (CYS). This document outlined recommendations for how the City could put youth "on the map" when it came to daily life in Vancouver.
The Civic Youth Strategy is a paper document stating that Vancouver's government is committed to working with youth and the community in general, to:
- ensure that youth have "a place" in the city
- ensure a strong youth voice in decision-making
- promote youth as a resource to the City
- strengthen the support base for youth in the city
The CYS also outlines a commitment to work in partnership with youth (ages 13-24) and the larger community. It includes an obligation to involve youth and youth organizations as active partners in the development, assessment and delivery of civic services that directly impact youth.
See the original policy document in our Tools & Resources section.
