Global Affairs Canada · Contribution program
International Youth Internship Program
The International Youth Internship Program is intended to: provide eligible Canadian youth with international experience, skills and knowledge that will prepare them for future employment; increase employment opportunities by promoting awareness among Canadian organizations of the advantages of integrating young Canadian professionals into their structures and programs; provide opportunities for Canadian youth to increase their awareness, deepen their understanding as global citizens, and engage in international development; and contribute to the advancement of Global Affairs Canada’s mandate to reduce poverty and inequality, promote human rights and increase sustainable development, and to meet Global Affairs Canada’s priorities for official development assistance.
- Total value
- $10.9M
- Agreements
- 5
- Mar 2018 to Sep 2023
- Median agreement
- $2.3M
- Typical range
- $1.9M–$2.5M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Association in Canada | 1 | $2.7M |
| Éducation International-Coopérative | 1 | $2.5M |
| Alternatives | 1 | $2.3M |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | 1 | $1.9M |
| Bow Valley College | 1 | $1.6M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | $8.4M |
| 2023 | 1 | $2.5M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 2 | $4.7M |
| Ontario | 1 | $2.7M |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 1 | $1.9M |
| Alberta | 1 | $1.6M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 3 | $7.4M |
| Academia | 2 | $3.5M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Éducation International-Coopérative | IYIP-Éducation internationale (IYIP-EI)Contribution | $2,479,839 |
| Mar 2018 | Bow Valley College | Bow Valley College - IYIP Internships 2018-2021Contribution | $1,580,544 |
| Mar 2018 | United Nations Association in Canada | United Nations Association in Canada - IYIP Internships 2018-2021Contribution | $2,661,662 |
| Mar 2018 | Alternatives | Alternatives - IYIP Internships 2018-2021Contribution | $2,257,472 |
| Mar 2018 | Memorial University of Newfoundland | Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland - IYIP Internships 2018-2021Contribution | $1,881,461 |