Governance
As with any organization, YPM Inc. has defined regulations and governing structures to ensure consistency from year to year.
Governing Documents
The governing documents of YPM Inc. include the following:
- Our Articles of Incorporation (and associated documents);
- our By-Laws;
- our Standing Orders;
- our Code of Conduct; and
- the Canada Youth Parliament Act.
The By-Laws, Standing Orders, and Code of Conduct are reviewed annually by the Standing Orders and By-Laws Organizational Committee (SOBLOC). The committee is comprised of the House Leader (chair), the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, and members chosen by and from Cabinet. Their recommendations for amendments are then presented at the Annual General Meeting.
The official versions of these documents can be downloaded below:
| Name | File Size |
|---|---|
| 2024 By-Laws | 207 KB |
| 2024 Code of Conduct | 55 KB |
| 2024 Standing Orders | 162 KB |
| Articles of Incorporation (1983) | 63 KB |
| Articles of Revival (1988) | 29 KB |
| Resolution to Approve Name | 147 KB |
| Resolution to Approve Name – Transcript | 412 KB |
| Canada Youth Parliament Act | 86 KB |