Introducing the 2024-2025 Action Canada Fellows
Action Canada introduces 17 emerging leaders who have been selected for the 2024-25 Fellowship program: Aaron, Alex, Blake, Cole, Cody, Davis, Elvis, Gideon, Heather, Isabelle, Jeffrey, Linda, Maxence, Melissa, Tyler, Lisa (Yeon Ju), Ziana.
This year’s Action Canada Fellows come from a broad range of backgrounds, sectors and regions, and will spend the next 10 months exploring one of the country’s most critical questions: the future of the resource sector.
This year’s cohort of Fellows will visit four different regions of the country to learn more about local policy challenges and opportunities, as well as distinct cultures, institutions, communities and economies. They are heading to Calgary, Alberta for their first study tour, June 17-22.
In partnership with Indspire, Action Canada is also supporting the development of emerging Indigenous leaders. Five of this year’s 17 Fellows are Indigenous, from the Cree, Mohawk, Anishnabee, Mi’kmaq and Métis nations.
“Action Canada has selected a diverse cohort of Canada’s emerging leaders to delve into one of the critical public policy issues facing our country,” says Ayesha Malette, alumna and Chair of Action Canada’s Board of Directors. “Hailing from a broad range of backgrounds these 17 Fellows will come together in a transformational year to learn more about Canada, themselves, and each other, and will bring their unique perspectives to bear in their exploration of the future of the resource sector.”
“On behalf of everyone at Indspire, I’d like to congratulate the new Action Canada Fellows,” says Mike DeGagné, President & CEO of Indspire. “The Action Canada Fellowship program is an innovative way of ensuring that generational leadership is fostered in an inclusive manner – one that is already having direct benefits for communities across Turtle Island. We are pleased to be working with Action Canada on this important initiative.”
Read Fellows’ full biographies on the Action Canada website.
About the program
Canada’s top accelerator of policy leaders, Action Canada offers its Fellows a deepening understanding of the country, while also equipping them with policymaking tools and fostering connections with diverse leaders nationwide. This immersive experience encourages Fellows to engage with grassroots realities on the ground, while also helping hone their leadership skills.
Since 2003, over 300 alumni have gone through this proven program. They have been elected to all three levels of government, founded companies, and started non-profits, among others.
Study tour video logs
One critical component of this program are study tours, during which Fellows travel to different parts of the country, to learn more about local history, culture, institutions, communities, challenges and opportunities.
