SUMMIT OF POLITICAL ORPHANS

Since 2008, Generation of ideas has created a unique space where young Quebecers aged 20 to 35 identify promising ideas for the future of Quebec and take concrete actions to implement them. It is in the continuity of this mission that Generation of Ideas organized its third summit on May 3 and 4, 2014 at the Société des Arts Technologiques in order to strengthen the capacity of young Quebecers to generate political, social and economic changes including Quebec needs. Exceptionally this year, Generation of Ideas allowed over 35s to participate in the Summit. However, the annual general meeting was reserved for 20-35 year olds.

A 4-PART SUMMIT

The workshops allowed participants to learn, share and build with people who have positively influenced their community in creative, innovative and inspiring ways. In addition, young politicians shared their experiences in politics. Finally, discussions took place on the direction that Generation of Ideas should take following this Summit.

1. Workshops on social, political and economic change
Inspired by the participatory and collaborative formula of the rootscamp, Génération d’idées organized a series of workshops to equip young Quebecers who want to get involved in the public sphere and collaborate with other generations in political and social action. and economical. These workshops had three objectives: (1) to strengthen the social, political and economic capacity of participants in different fields and at different levels; (2) identify, share and promote best practices in social, political and economic action in Quebec; and (3) foster the development of new partnerships and projects among participants.

2. Panel of political orphans
A panel brought together Quebec personalities from various fields to discuss the Quebec political offer, in particular its shortcomings and potential alternatives.

3. Panel on the place of young people in politics
In order to promote the place of young people in the political arena, politicians came to share their experience with us.

Saul Polo, Member of Parliament for Laval-des-Rapides for the PLQ
Suzanne Tremblay, former Member of the Bloc Québécois from 1993 to 2004
David Raynaud, President of the youth wing of the CAQ

4. Annual general meeting
The members of Generation of Ideas had the opportunity to express themselves on the continuity of GEDI’s mission during the annual general assembly which took place at the end of the Summit. A new board of directors was then elected.
Generation of Ideas will organize a fourth summit in 2015, the date remains to be confirmed. Let us know your ideas!
A panel brought together Quebec personalities from various fields to discuss the Quebec political offer, in particular its shortcomings and potential alternatives.

3. Panel on the place of young people in politics
In order to promote the place of young people in the political arena, politicians came to share their experience with us.

4. Annual general meeting
The members of Generation of Ideas had the opportunity to express themselves on the continuity of GEDI’s mission during the annual general assembly which took place at the end of the Summit. A new board of directors was then elected.
Generation of Ideas will organize a fourth summit in 2015, the date remains to be confirmed. Let us know your ideas!