Parks Canada · Contribution program
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a horizontal Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies, and Crown Corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help Canadian youth (15-30) develop the skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.
- Total value
- $31.2M
- Agreements
- 11
- May 2023 to Mar 2026
- Median agreement
- $1.7M
- Typical range
- $812K–$3.5M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office | 1 | $12.4M |
| Project Learning Tree Canada | 3 | $11.8M |
| Canadian Parks and Recreation Association | 3 | $4.3M |
| Nature Canada | 3 | $2.4M |
| The Canadian National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites | 1 | $350K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | $7.5M |
| 2025 | 4 | $16.1M |
| 2026 | 3 | $7.5M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 10 | $18.9M |
| Nova Scotia | 1 | $12.4M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 9 | $18.3M |
| Indigenous recipients | 2 | $12.9M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nature Canada | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $1,106,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Project Learning Tree Canada | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $4,700,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Canadian Parks and Recreation Association | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $1,734,000 |
| May 2025 | Nature Canada | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $553,000 |
| May 2025 | Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office | Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement for Co-Governance and Co-management of National Parks and Historic Sites in Nova ScotiaGrant | $12,370,407 |
| Mar 2025 | Project Learning Tree Canada | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $2,350,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Canadian Parks and Recreation Association | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $867,000 |
| May 2023 | The Canadian National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $350,000 |
| May 2023 | Project Learning Tree Canada | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $4,700,000 |
| May 2023 | Nature Canada | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $756,000 |
| May 2023 | Canadian Parks and Recreation Association | Employing Youth in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and CultureContribution | $1,734,000 |