Unlock Your Potential at the FTQ Youth Training Camp 2026
Are you a young professional or worker looking to make a real impact in your industry? If you are an FTQ member aged 35 or under, the annual FTQ Youth Training Camp is your premier opportunity to grow, connect, and lead. This isn’t just a meeting; it’s a dynamic three-day retreat designed to ignite passion and mobilize the next generation of union leadership.
Why Attend the FTQ Youth Training Camp?
In an ever-evolving economic landscape, staying informed is your greatest tool. The camp serves as a vital hub for exchanges, high-level debates, and inspiring conferences. By attending, you will:
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- Deepen Your Knowledge: Dive deep into critical union and socio-political issues currently shaping Quebec and Canada.
- Network with Peers: Meet fellow young members from various sectors to share experiences and strategies.
- Drive Mobilization: Become a catalyst for change within your workplace and the broader labor movement.
Event Logistics: Mark Your Calendar
Prepare yourself for an immersive experience at one of Quebec’s most beautiful locations. Here are the essential details:
| Date | September 29, September 30, and October 1, 2026 |
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| Location | Station touristique Duchesnay 140, montée de l’Auberge, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier (QC) G3N 2Y6 |
Investment in Your Future: Pricing and Lodging
Choose the accommodation that best fits your needs:
- Inn: $600.00 per person
- Chalet: $575.00 per person
- Pavilion: $515.00 per person
How to Secure Your Spot
Deadline for Registration: July 10, 2026.
To complete your registration, please submit your payment via one of the following methods:
- Direct Deposit: Send your payment and then email your details to facturation@ftq.qc.ca.
- Interac e-Transfer: Send to facturation@ftq.qc.ca (no security question required; deposits are automatic).
- Cheque: Make payable to “FTQ – Camp jeunes 2025” and mail to: 565, boulevard Crémazie Est, bureau 12100, Montréal (Québec) H2M 2W3.
For payment inquiries, contact the FTQ accounting department at 514-383-8042 or via email. For general event information, reach out to Rachel Michaud at rmichaud@ftq.qc.ca.
Further Your Professional Development
Beyond the youth camp, the FTQ (Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec) offers a wide array of educational resources to keep you competitive and informed. Consider exploring these specialized programs:
- Union Succession Week: Preparing the next wave of representatives.
- Economic Policy & Public Finance Seminar: Understanding the macro-forces affecting your pay and benefits.
- Labour Law & Grievance Arbitration Seminar: Mastering the legalities of the workplace.
- Retirement & Insurance Seminar: Planning for a secure financial future.
- Jurisprudence Research Tool: Accessing critical legal precedents to support your claims.
Don’t let the future happen to you—shape it. Join your peers and lead the charge toward a fairer, more equitable workplace.
