Global Vision
Statement of Mission, Vision and Values
We
will champion the enterprising spirit of young Canadians in the promotion of
Canadian industry and culture as we achieve recognition as a major force in the
global marketplace.
Inspired
by this irrepressible drive to become world-class, we will provide access to
national and global networks for young Canadians to acquire the international
development, trade and cross-cultural experience to become the next leaders of
Canada.
Grounded
in the enduring principles of integrity, compassion and mutual respect in
everything we say and do, we will touch the hearts and minds of Canadians in
communities across the land.
How The Process Works
Global
Vision organizes the Canadian youth delegation for the the Prime Minister’s
special invite youth summits every year to further its goal of igniting young
Canadians to take on leadership roles within their communities and to better
understand the changing global workplace.
The Selection Process
The
program strives to reach all Canadian regions with its Global Leaders Centres
(GLCs) and all participants are then invited to apply to join a Junior Team
Canada (JTC) Mission. A competitive selection process then chooses between
20-30 youth Ambassadors from close to 800 applicants for the trade mission team
every year. From this team, a smaller delegation of 2-4 individuals are then
chosen by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mr. Terry Clifford to be the
Canadian Youth delegation at the APEC Summit. There are also sometimes room for
other special invite summits such as the Summit of America’s, G8, or, in this
case, the G20.
What Does It Accomplish?
The
JTC program positions youth to get a head start on career opportunities in both
national and international job markets by providing leadership training that
links theory with real world experiences. Youth engage their communities’
businesses and organizations to bring them forward with pride to the rest of
Canada and the world.
Giving Back
With a new perspective on the world, each participant is
expected to share their experiences with their community. The goal is to
explore and enable partnerships between their own local industries and those in
the emerging markets.
