Welcome to the web site of the Newfoundland and Labrador Commisson Young Liberals.  Through the YLNL, youth from all areas of Newfoundland and Labrador have the opportunity to have an active voice. A voice that is heard through the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Liberal Party of Canada and the provincial and federal governments.
    A Young Liberal is any person between the ages of 14 - 25 who is a registered member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and/or the Liberal Party of Canada.  The roles and duties of a Young Liberal in Newfoundland and Labrador have grown considerably in recent years, as we add enthusiasm as well as fresh and new ideas to the party.  By becoming
    involved, a young person has the opportunity to learn more about politics through both observation and direct interaction in the world of politics.  Young Liberals keep the senior party and provincial government informed on the many issues facing youth today.  They ensure that the voices of our province's youth are heard.  Young Liberals become involved in the political
    arena through policy formulation, discussions and debates, as well as conferences and election campaigns.

    The past year has been a very busy, productive and successful time for the YLNL.   1999 started with a bang for the Young Liberals with the Provincial General Election.  We were given the opportunity to understand first hand the world of politics, through exposure to the election, helping liberal candidates at all levels of the election through door to door distribution of
    posters, solicitation of support and almost any other task that needed to be carried out during the provincial election.

    Also in 1999 the YLNL sent the largest delegation of Young Liberals to the Atlantic Caucus conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Young Liberals from Atlantic Canada had the opportunity to take part in policy discussions, debates and policy formulation and meet their counterparts from other provinces.

    From October 1-3, 1999 we held our first Youth AGM in ten years separately from the Senior Party's AGM.  It was a huge success with all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador represented at the conference.  It gave Young Liberals the opportunity to develop friendships with other Young Liberals from all areas of Newfoundland and Labrador.  As well, through this AGM, Young Liberals had the opportunity to discuss policy and issues that face youth today with a number of Members of the
    House of Assembly and Cabinet Ministers.

    The year 2000 promises to be even more eventful and successful for the YLNL.  Already this year Newfoundland and Labrador Young Liberals attended the Biennial Liberal Convention in Ottawa from March 16-19, 2000.  We also have the added privilege of hosting the Young Liberal Atlantic Caucus,  which will be held from August 4-6, 2000 at Killdevil Camp in
    Newfoundland's beautiful and famous Gros Morne National Park.  Later in the fall of 2000 we are planning to again hold our Young Liberal Annual General Meeting separately from the senior party's Annual General Meeting.

    As we enter the new millennium, we reflect on our past, and realize that the Young Liberals of Newfoundland and Labrador are growing stronger than ever before.  Our numbers have continued to grow and with this increase in membership the YLNL has grown stronger to create a more united Youth Commission within the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Because of this increase in size and strength the calibre of the Young Liberal's policy discussions and debates have grown such as our voice.
    The future looks bright for the Young Liberals of Newfoundland and Labrador.

    - Shawna