Videos

Young people from across Canada are speaking up, what are they saying? Find out in this collection of YCR videos and quotes from members.

Featured Video

YCR aims to inspire Young Canadians to advocate for and participate in Canada’s natural resources sectors. 

Promoting a Canada where young people understand, value and support our world-leading natural resource sectors.

Recent Videos

Balancing Environmental Needs and Energy Demand

Brian Schmidt, CEO of Tamarack Valley Energy joined us for a discussion about balancing environmental needs and energy demand.

Young Canadians For Resources Panel

YCR members Myles, Gaby and Sohaib were our Food For Thought guest speakers, with member Justus moderating the panel. We are thrilled with these Young Canadians’ insightfulness.

Polarization and Energy in Canada w/ David Milia

David spent some time teaching us how to connect with people who may think differently from us and have conversations about energy that include all perspectives.

The Energy Crisis and How it Will Impact Canada

We were joined by Heather Exner-Pirot to discuss how accessibility and affordability of energy will impact Canadians.

Nuclear Power For A Low-Carbon Future

Mike Rencheck, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bruce Power joined us to talk about nuclear.

How Resource Development Benefits Indigenous Communities

Bob Merasty sat down with us to talk about Indigenous involvement in resource development, and how it can help with reconciliation.

Women in Forestry

Lacey Rose gives a presentation on the forestry profession, her journey through forestry work as a woman, and how young Canadians can build their own career in forestry!

A Joint Discussion with Minister Seamus O’Regan

SFC members met with Seamus O’Regan to answer questions submitted by students from across the country.

Why Canadians Should Care About Natural Resources

Cody Battershill of Canada Action talks about the need for positive, fact-based, and non-partisan information about Canada’s natural resource industries.

“I think YCR is a great way to bring that positive outlook about the [Canadian resources] industry to students who wouldn’t see it.”