About the YPN
Discussion Forums
Want to learn more or lead a discussion forum? Contact us at ypn-rjp@thecic.org.
Discussion Forum News
You can join the book club and help select the next book the club will read. The choice’s include:
- Claws of the Panda by Jonathan Manthorpe (learn more here)
- Canada on the United Nations Security Council by Adam Chapnick (learn more here)
- Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble (learn more here)
- Arguing with Zombies by Paul Krugman (learn more here)
- Planet Canada by John Stackhouse (learn more here)
Submit your choice for the Foreign Affairs Book Club’s next book here.
Opportunities Board
Economic and Political Affairs Assistant
Consulate General of Japan
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Expiry date: October 30, 2020
Government Relations and Policy
Tesla
Location: Remote
Expiry date: When filled
Information management Officer
United Nations Environment Programme
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Expiry date: November 19, 2020
Looking for more opportunities? Please consider checking these other job boards for opportunities in international relations:
Do you have any opportunities you think should be featured on the board? Let us know at ypn-rjp@thecic.org.
Meet the YPN Executive
Vice-President, Research and Content Development
Anna leads the development and organization of CIC YPN research endeavors, which can include conducting information gathering projects and analysis regarding international issues, activities, policies, legislation, etc. on behalf of the CIC YPN or as outlined in the annual work plan.
Vice President, Digital Media and Communications
Tannishtha develops and maintains the CIC YPN’s branding, curates CIC YPN social media groups, coordinates with the CIC and its associated branches in developing web content directed towards young professionals.
Vice-President, Membership
Sahar maintains up-to-date roster of current CIC members participating in CIC YPN, recruits new members into CIC YPN, responds to inquiries from network members and other stakeholders, and re-confirms on an annual basis membership requirements to participation in CIC YPN in consultation with others on the executive committee.
Secretary &Treasurer
Erik manages internal documents, maintains cloud storage/IT assets, works with network chair and vice-chair to book regular network executive meetings, compiles meeting minutes during executive meetings, maintains ToR documents, tracks network budget, develops financial reports as required by the CIC.
Vice-President
Rai assists the network President in leading CIC YPN, maintains the network work plan, provides input and feedback in network strategic planning and visioning, coordinates across CIC YPN executive portfolios, acts as secondary focal point of leadership when network chair is unable or unavailable to carry out duties.
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President
Kevin acts as focal of leadership for CIC YPN, maintains positive relationships with network and local CIC branches, coordinates and leads the activities of CIC YPN, acts as the main point of contact between CIC YPN and the CIC Board of Directors and leadership team, conducts strategic planning and visioning activities as required.
Get Involved
Become a YPN Ambassador!
Have an idea for a YPN event or would you like to spearhead a discussion forum group? Become a YPN Ambassador!
YPN Ambassadors are actively engaged in their local branch activities and have a keen interest in collaborating with the YPN Executive Members with running events, research initiatives, and content development.
Working with the CIC YPN is a great way to contribute to important discussions in foreign affairs, expand your network and skill sets, and help build an engaged international relations community across Canada!
Reach out to ypn-rjp@thecic.org to learn how you can get involved!
Join the Next Online YPN Meeting!
The YPN meets monthly to discuss ongoing activities and plan for new events. Want to share your ideas? Join us!
Meeting date: Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 1PM -3PM EST
Contact Us
Have any questions? Want to get involved? You can reach out to the YPN by email at ypn-rjp@thecic.org
YPN Documents
Read the YPN Terms of Reference (2020) here.
