Board and Cabinet

Premier – Sarah Fontaine-Sinclair

Sarah joined YPM in the 101st Session as the Member from Scarborough-Guildwood. She served three years on Cabinet as the Minister of External Affairs, the Minister of Alumni Affairs, and the Minister of Government Services before being elected to the Executive in 2026’s by-election. During her time on Cabinet, she presented the Universal Post-Secondary Act.

As Premier, Sarah serves as the Chairperson, providing leadership and oversight. In this role, she guides the organization’s strategic direction, leads the planning and execution of Session, and presides over meetings of the Executive, Cabinet, and general membership.

Apart from YPM, Sarah attends the University of Ottawa where she Majors in Music, studying the Flute. She is involved on campus with the Music Association and Indigenous Student Association.

Speaker – Vacant

The Speaker serves as the Past Chairperson, providing continuity and guidance. In this role, they foster connections with the organization’s alumni network, oversees the bill-writing process, and presides over sittings and debates during Session.

YPM105’s Speakers will be chosen from YPM’s Senate, a group of notable alumni who have contributed positively to YPM’s history.

Deputy Speaker – Maxcyn Gualdrapa

Maxcyn joined YPM in the 101st Session as the Member from Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation. She then served three years on Cabinet as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Relations, Minister of Publications, and Minister of Defence before being elected to the Executive in 2026.

As Deputy Speaker, Maxcyn serves as the Director of Finance, ensuring YPM’s financial health. In this role, she oversees the organization’s financial standing, manages. the budget, and administers the organization’s scholarship programs

Deputy Premier – Lien Huynh

Lien joined YPM in the 100th Session as the Member from Northwest Territories. She then served three years on Cabinet as the P.S to Publications and Minister of Public Relations before being elected to the Executive in 2025. During her time on Cabinet, she presented the Voters for Open and Transparent Elections Act.

As Deputy Premier, Lien serves as the Vice-Chairperson, leading YPM’s public-facing engagements and supporting the Chairperson with administrative tasks and strategic planning. In this role, she oversees the organization’s recruitment strategy, external relations, and communications, while also managing the registration framework for Session.

This year, Lien’s goals are to develop a long term strategic vision for YPM, increase year long engagement and Cabinet efficiency, and to increase alumni engagement to ensure institutional knowledge continues to be passed down.

Outside of YPM, Lien is studying Political Science with a minor in Asian Studies at the University of Ottawa. There she sit on the Board of the University of Ottawa’s Student Union, and is a yearly participant in its Model Parliament.

House Leader – Aiden Peters

Lien joined YPM in the 100th Session as the Member from Northwest Territories. She then served three years on Cabinet as the P.S to Publications and Minister of Public Relations before being elected to the Executive in 2025. During her time on Cabinet, she presented the Voters for Open and Transparent Elections Act.

As House Leader, Lien serves as the Director of Procedures, supporting YPM’s organizational processes. In this role, she chairs the organization’s by-law review committee (SOBLOC) and oversee the logistical planning of Session.