What would you do with $5,000?
Share your thoughts on the Canadian Economic Charter and its visionary 7 principles. Cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,250 will be awarded to the top 3 finalists. Be one of the first young Canadians to submit an application.
Canada's living standards are slipping.
The Directors of the Canadian Economic Charter of Rights have launched this program for young people for the simple reason that the living standards for Canadians have deteriorated over 50% in the last 50 years, and they will slide further unless the Economic Charter of Rights becomes part of the Canadian Constitution.
What would you do with $5,000?
The Canadian economy needs to work for everyone — including our young people, who worry about their economic future. That's why we've launched this award for Canadian youth to study the Canadian Economic Charter and its 7 principles, and share their vision.
“If the Canadian Economic Charter is part of the constitution, what effect would it have for Canada and would you recommend that workers have a moral right to the profits they help to create?”
Submission deadline is November 19
Open to young people, ages 18 to 24, from anywhere in Canada
A 2-minute video plus a written submission of no less than 300 words
Thank you for bringing forward good ideas to improve the living standards for Canadians.
Please click here to read our full rules and regulations.The particulars
Who can enter
Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 to 24, from anywhere in Canada.
2-minute video
Upload it or share a link through the application form.
Written submission
At least 300 words answering the contest question.
Key dates
Deadline November 19, 2026. Awards announced December 10, 2026.
Judges
Entries are judged by the CEC Board.
Three cash prizes for the top 3 finalists
1st prize
$5,000
2nd prize
$2,500
3rd prize
$1,250
One form. Two steps.
Add your details first, then your written submission and 2-minute video. Your entry stays private while it is reviewed, and nothing appears publicly without your permission.
Step 1 of 2 — Your details
Young Canadians share their vision
Read approved submissions and join the discussion. Every submission is reviewed before publication.
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