Youth in Canada are experiencing a once-in-a-generation crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are facing unprecedented disruptions which have affected aspects of their lives such as their education, employment and economic status, and mental health. Unless action is taken to support young people in Canada now, they may be left to deal with the impacts of the pandemic for the next decade.

Today, we are joined by Anjum Sultana and Jessica Lue. Earlier this year, they co-authored and released a report titled “Preventing a Lockdown Generation: A Plan to Support Canada’s Youth in Post-Pandemic Recovery”. They will be discussing the findings from this report and explaining what work needs to be done to support young people in Canada.

Produced by:

Anjum Sultana - YWCA Canada

Jessica Lue - YMCA Canada

Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines