On August 11, 2009 Yasir Naqvi hosted a Youth Town Hall to hear directly from them what their vision was for our city.

Approximately 50 youth ages 8 to 20 from across the city participated in a roundtable discussion on issues impacting Ottawa and Ontario. Topics included technology, education, drugs, mentorship, and community building. The group’s views and recommendations were insightful and important; many key relationships and partnerships were forged that evening.

MPP Naqvi opened the discussion by stating that political leaders represent everyone – not just those of voting age. “Don’t buy into the concept that you are only the future,” said MPP Naqvi, “you are changing our community and the world today.”

Below is a detailed report of our discussion that evening.