On the occasion of Canada’s G7 Presidency, the Ottawa Hub partnered with hubs across the G7 to convey the priorities of young people and principles for action on preparing for the jobs of the future - one of the core themes for Canada’s Presidency. By invitation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Ottawa Shapers presented the preliminary findings at the G7 Ministerial on Preparing for Jobs of the Future in Montreal. “Shape7” was an international collaboration between Global Shapers’ hubs across the G7 community (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and the United States of America, as well as the European Union). Together, hubs hosted youth-led consultations in these countries on the G7 theme of “Jobs of the Future.” These sessions involved a diverse range of youth from the private, public, and non-profit sectors; education levels; backgrounds, and employment status. Consultations were held in 12 cities with over 350 youth participants. The Ottawa Hub is grateful for the support of the G7 Sherpa's office at Global Affairs Canada; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Employment and Social Development Canada; the Young Diplomats of Canada; the Business Council of Canada; and Shopify.

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Problem Statement: How do we foster civic engagement and youth leadership in Canada.

Start Date: 03/2018

End Date: Ongoing

Target Group: Youth between the ages of 18 and 30.

Proposed Solution: On the occassion of Canada's G7 Presidency, we were delighted to partner with hubs across the G7 to consult and convey the priorities of young people and principles for action on preparing for the jobs of the future - one of the core themes for Canada's Presidency. This consultative process was initatiated and led by the Ottawa Hub with the support of hubs across the G7. By invitation of the Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Ottawa Shapers presented the preliminiary findings of these consultations at the G7 Ministerial on Preparing for Jobs of the Future in Montreal. We were then invited to present our final report at the Youth 7 (Y7) Summit in Ottawa. 

Activities: Consultations with youth participants in 12 cities/hubs around the world 

Short Term Goals/Results: Held consultations with 12 cities and hubs around the world, and presented preliminary findings to the G7 Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Work. 

Long-Term Change:The World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community adopted the G7 Consultation process. The project is now implemented every year in hubs around the world.

Availiable Metrics:

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  How many people did the project reach? 350 youth participants


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  How many Shapers participated? 75 Shapers, 12 Cities, 350 Youth Participants


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  How many sessions were held? 12 sessions

Collaborators:

• 12 Global Shaper Hubs


• G7 Summit