Young Canadians for Resources

Innovation, Opportunity, Impact.

Join a community of young Canadians who are taking action to evaluate all perspectives concerning natural resources in Canada.

Our Values

Think Big. Act Bigger.

Education

YCR is for young people of every background. We connect through our shared desire to learn more about Canada’s resources and how it affects our lives.

Career Development

We help students and young professionals find jobs in natural resources and gain valuable workplace skills.

Advocacy

Share your skills, ideas, and experiences to help us find where PEOPLE and PROSPERITY can co-exist.

Canada is a major producer of natural resources.

We should be PROUD!

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Recent Blog Posts

Learn more about YCR and common questions that we are asked.

Blog Posts

Why Engineering Consulting Could Be the Perfect Career for You

Engineering consulting is more than a career, it’s a platform to shape Canada’s natural resource sector into a model of

April 9, 2025

Blog Posts

Smart Ways for Young Canadians to Live Affordably in Pricier Times

Let’s be honest—life is pricier right now. Rent keeps going up, groceries feel like a luxury, and even grabbing coffee

March 31, 2025

Blog Posts

Canada’s Critical Minerals: The Hidden Force Shaping Our Future

Whether it’s critical minerals or energy (like oil & gas), Canada has it all! Ever wondered how the smartphone you’re

March 28, 2025

Blog Posts

Electricity Bills: What You’re Paying For and How to Save

Let’s talk electricity bills. Whether you’re working from home, cooking supper, or firing up the latest episode of Severance, electricity

March 24, 2025

Blog Posts

Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum : What It Means for Canada

Earlier in February, U.S. President Donald Trump made a big move by signing an executive order that slapped a 25%

March 23, 2025

Blog Posts

Pipelines: Why Canada Needs More of Them

Pipelines are the backbone of Canada’s energy sector. Every day, millions of barrels of oil and gas move across the

March 12, 2025

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