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Young co-operators have been key stakeholders in co-operatives for many generations, and there has been a history of youth involvement which has changed and evolved over time. When the CCA and co-operators across Canada celebrated CCA's 100^th anniversary in 2009, CCA made a commitment to develop a Youth Action Strategy as one of the major initiatives shaping the centenary celebrations. The commitment to develop a Youth Action Strategy looks to the future, increasing awareness and participation among young Canadians in co-operatives.

CCA is in the process of developing a National Youth Action Strategy, which includes:

• A National Youth Caucus that has been meeting since 2010. This group is made up of young Canadians, co-operative and credit union organizations from across the country, Youth Program Managers from some of the provincial associations and co-operative academics.
• Connecting through technology. We want to hear from young people, connect with young people and use technology to our advantage, reaching across time and geography to engage youth.
• Building on the recommendations and feedback that was provided at the 2008 CCA Youth Forum and Joint Youth Congress with le Conseil canadien de la coopération et de la mutualité

One of the highlights of CCA's 100th anniversary National Congress, held in Ottawa in June 2009, was a panel discussion featuring young co-operators from across the country. Click on the links to watch videos of the panel.	> Youth Panel Part 1
	> Youth Panel Part 2
	> Youth Panel Part 3
	> Youth Panel Part 4
	> Youth Panel Part 5
	> Youth Panel Part 6