Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Eligibility

This program is open to women or gender diverse individuals who are:

  • Permanent residents of Ontario.
  • Between the ages of 18 to 30.
  • New applicants to the program.

Candidates must:

  • Submit an online application, including responding to the long-answer questions below.
  • Demonstrate leadership, a commitment to and enthusiasm for active citizenship, democracy, governance and parliament.

Selection Criteria

  • Your application will need to include answers to the following questions, up to a maximum of 250 words each:
    • Describe what makes you an ideal candidate for this program highlighting your leadership experiences, community involvement, and enthusiasm for governance and parliament.
    • What would participating in the Women's Forum mean to you? 
    • Define what the word "empowerment" means to you.
    • Who is a woman that inspires you? Why?
    • If you were a Member of Provincial Parliament, what three priorities would you address first and why?
  • All applicants will go through an anonymous screening process. One applicant will be selected from each electoral district from across Ontario to ensure representation from all provincial ridings. 
Women attending an activity during the women's forum.