A pair of local leaders have been named to the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council.
Damon Robinson, 23, and Prabhnoor Sidhu, 16, will help provide feedback to the government on priorities and policies that matter to youth.
They were appointed to the 18-member council as it received more than 250 applications.
Robinson is a Gitxsan man who has been involved with student government and advocated for students from high school through to college level. Robinson is passionate about addressing issues including mental health, poverty, and job security.
“I am excited to be taking this step toward helping improve our province and be part of a team that will help make our communities a better place to live,” said Robinson.
“Everyone has a voice, and it is encouraging that our province is taking the opportunity to listen to me and the other great members of the council.”
Sidhu is a 2021 alumna of the SHAD Carleton program for high-potential senior high school students selected for their remarkable problem-solving capabilities, as well as their community involvement and creativity. She is an advocate for protecting the environment and addressing the challenges of climate change.
“I am very excited to be on the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council and for the opportunity to give my perspective on challenging world problems,” said Sidhu.
“I am looking forward to working with other young leaders to find ways to creatively solve important problems and make British Columbia a better place for everyone now and in the future.”
The council will be chaired by Brittny Anderson, the premier’s special adviser on youth.
Council members will serve one-year terms with the option to remain on the council for up to three terms. The first meeting is planned for the spring and will be held quarterly.
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