Applications for SLP 2026 are now closed, and we are no longer accepting submissions. Thank you to everyone who applied.

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Personal Information

Name*

First Name Last Name

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Please submit your primary personal email where you can be contacted.

Phone*

Please submit your primary personal phone number where you can be contacted.

Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?*

Yes

Please note that eligibility for the program requires legal authorization to work in Canada.

Are you comfortable working hours outside of the typical work week, including early mornings, evenings and weekends?*

Yes

Working in politics can be an exciting, fast paced, and demanding career path at times. Depending on your placement, there may be events, meetings, or deadlines outside of the typical Monday-Friday, 9-5, work week.

How did you hear about the Summer Leadership Program?*

Member of Parliament

Past SLP Participant

Political Organization

Social Media

Word of Mouth

Other

You must be legally authorized to work in Canada to apply for this program. You will need to provide proof of your work authorization if you proceed with the application.

Personal Information

Address*

Street Address City Province Postal Code

Federal Electoral District*

Select your Federal District of residence. If you don't know your electoral district you can look it up on Elections Canada website

Are there federal districts, other than your home riding, you would be open to working in? If so, please indicate below.

Optional Electoral District 1

Optional Electoral District 2

Optional Electoral District 3

Education Information

Please indicate the highest level of study you have completed*

High School

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

University, apprenticeship or trade certificate or diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Post-doctoral

None of the above

Please Note: This program is designed for young Canadians seeking experience as political staffers, and individuals selected for the program must be available for work from May to August.

Are you currently attending a post-secondary institution?*

Yes

Previous Post Secondary Studies

What was your major area of study?*

What year did you most recently graduate?*

Please enter a year, i.e. "2002"

Current Post Secondary Studies

Please indicate your current level of study

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

University, apprenticeship or trade certificate or diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Post-doctoral

None of the above

Please provide the name of the post-secondary institution you are currently attending*

Please write the institutions full name

What is your major area of study?*

Anticipated graduation year?*

Please enter a year, i.e. "2002"

Language Proficiency

Which official language are you most comfortable working in?*

English

French

Both Equally

Please indicate your level of proficiency in English*

	None	Elementary	Intermediate	Fluent
Writing
Reading
Comprehension
Speaking

Please indicate your level of proficiency in French*

	None	Elementary	Intermediate	Fluent
Writing
Reading
Comprehension
Speaking

Other languages fluent proficiency

Arabic

Cantonese

Farsi

Filipino

German

Hindi

Italian

Mandarin

Portuguese

Punjabi

Spanish

Swedish

Tamil

Urdu

Vietnamese

In this case, "fluent" implies the ability to speak, read, and write as well as comprehend and work effectively in the indicated language(s).

Self-Identification

We are committed to having a diverse workforce and may give preferences to qualified individuals who are underrepresented in the workforce, including: women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, individuals of diverse gender identity, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, or those of other groups protected by the Human Rights legislation. If you do not wish to complete this section of the application, you are not required to do so.

Please select your Gender Identity*

Do you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ community?*

Do you identify as a member of one of the distinct groups of Indigenous Peoples of Canada?*

Do you identify as belonging to a minority or underrepresented group?*

Do you identify as a person with a disability?*

Skill Background

For each skill area, please indicate your perception of your level of ability in each area using the following scale:

Novice: Limited or no experience; significant room for improvement or guidance required.

Basic: Basic understanding; can perform simple tasks with support.

Intermediate: Competent in most aspects; can work independently with occasional assistance.

Advanced: Highly skilled; possesses in-depth knowledge and can handle complex tasks independenttly.

Mastery: Subject matter Expertise

Customer and Client Service*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Crafting and conveying messages, information, or ideas in a clear, engaging, and purposeful manner.

Data Analysis and Management*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Examining and organizing information to derive insights, inform decision-making, and ensure efficient handling of data assets.

Event planning and coordination*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Organizing and executing activities to ensure seamless and successful events, considering logistics, timelines, and attendee experiences.

Graphic Design*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Combining visual elements to communicate ideas, information, or messages through various mediums, with an emphasis on effective visual communication.

Media Relations*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Managing communication between an organization and the media to build positive relationships, develop key messages, and manage public perception.

Office Administration*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day tasks, managing resources, and providing organizational support to ensure the smooth functioning of an office environment.

Outreach and Engagement*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Connecting with individuals or communities, fostering meaningful interactions, and building relationships to promote participation, awareness, or collaboration in a targeted context.

Parliamentary Affairs*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Navigating legislative processes, facilitating committee business, and ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedures to support effective governance and decision-making.

Research*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Investigating, analyzing, and interpreting information to generate insights, expand knowledge, and contribute to informed decision-making in a specific field or topic.

Social Media Management*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Creating, curating, and overseeing content on various platforms to build an online presence, engage with audiences, and achieve specific communication goals.

Communications and Writing*

Novice	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert

Crafting and conveying messages, information, or ideas in a clear, engaging, and purposeful manner to target audiences, utilizing various forms of written communication.

Do you have any special skills you wish to highlight? For example: videography, graphic design, CRM experience, or other relevant abilities

Experience

Were you previously a Summer Leadership Program Participant?*

Yes

Previous SLP Experience

Please indicate what years you participated in SLP*

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Which office(s) was (were) your past SLP internship placement(s) with?*

Please indicate the latest MP office or Ministry.

Past Volunteer Experience

Did you engage in any volunteer work over the past twelve months?*

Yes

Please list up to 3 previous volunteer experiences that you believe would be most relevant to the Summer Leadership Program.*

Experience2

Experience 3

Participation in Organizations

Have you been or are you currently involved in any of the following organizations?*

Electoral District Association

Constituency Youth Council

Young Liberals of Canada

Liberal Party of Canada

Other Political Parties in Canada

None of the above

Campaign Experience

Did you volunteer or work on a local or national campaign during the 2019, 2021 or 2025 Canadian Federal Election? If so, which campaign and in what role?*

Have you previously volunteered or worked on other political campaigns such as during by-elections or provincial elections ? If so, what campaign(s) have you worked on and in what capacity?*

Additional Political Experience

If you have other political volunteer or work experience, please tell us about it:*

Employment History

Please upload your current résumé including complete contact information for two references.

File*

Accepted file types: doc, docx, rtf, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Please list up to 3 previous experiences reflected on your resume that you believe would be most relevant to the Summer Leadership Program.*

You can provide a short explanation of how they are relevant - the actual details of the experience will likely be included on your resume

WorkExp2

WorkExp3

Certification and Acknowledgment

Consent*

I agree that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and understand that the details submitted may be subject to verification.