Youth Framework

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A Youth Framework is a plan that guides how the City supports, listens to, and works with young people. It makes sure youth have a real voice in shaping programs, spaces, and opportunities that matter to them.

The Framework outlines the City’s vision, values, and priorities for youth engagement, inclusion, and development. It aims to create equitable opportunities and meaningful experiences that empower young people to thrive and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive community.

Why It Matters

  • Helps youth and the City work together toward shared goals.
  • Ensures decisions about youth are made with youth.
  • Builds a community where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered.

What It Focuses On

1. Adapt to Voices and Trends
Youth help make decisions, lead projects, and share ideas. All youth—no matter who they are, feel seen, respected, and supported.

2. Create Safe and Inclusive Spaces and Activities
Safe, inclusive spaces where youth feel welcome and part of something bigger.

3. Empower Youth to Lead
Chances to build skills, explore interests, and prepare for the future.

4. Strengthen Community Partnerships
Working with schools, community organizations, and youth to make things happen

A Youth Framework is a plan that guides how the City supports, listens to, and works with young people. It makes sure youth have a real voice in shaping programs, spaces, and opportunities that matter to them.

The Framework outlines the City’s vision, values, and priorities for youth engagement, inclusion, and development. It aims to create equitable opportunities and meaningful experiences that empower young people to thrive and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive community.

Why It Matters

  • Helps youth and the City work together toward shared goals.
  • Ensures decisions about youth are made with youth.
  • Builds a community where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered.

What It Focuses On

1. Adapt to Voices and Trends
Youth help make decisions, lead projects, and share ideas. All youth—no matter who they are, feel seen, respected, and supported.

2. Create Safe and Inclusive Spaces and Activities
Safe, inclusive spaces where youth feel welcome and part of something bigger.

3. Empower Youth to Lead
Chances to build skills, explore interests, and prepare for the future.

4. Strengthen Community Partnerships
Working with schools, community organizations, and youth to make things happen

  • Youth Framework Survey

    The Youth Framework Principles help to

    • Empower youth to lead
    • Adapt to voices and trends
    • Strengthen Community Partnerships
    • Create safe and inclusive activities


    Please complete this short survey, all voices in Burlington matter.


    Personal information being collected in this survey is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and disclosure of responses will be governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. Personal information will be used to inform the Youth Framework of the diverse backgrounds of survey participants and ensure inclusive representation. Your personal information is confidential and survey responses will only be reported in a de-identified, aggregate manner. They may be included in a corporate dashboard or Council report to highlight the range of perspectives gathered. For questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this information,  please contact the Manager of Engagement & Marketing at getinvolved@burlington.ca. The survey is available in print, alternative formats or with communication support by contacting getinvolved@burlington.ca

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