Youth Advisory Committee 2025-2026: A Seventh Youth Advisory Committee Will Be Representing Pointe-Claire!

Mayor of the City of Pointe-Claire John Belvedere, City Councillor and liaison to the Youth Advisory Committee Kelly Thorstad-Cullen, and members of the City Council are delighted to introduce the ten young residents who will form the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for the 2025-2026 term.

This committee plays a key role in giving youth a voice and allowing them to make recommendations to improve activities, services and initiatives intended for them.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, an official ceremony was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall to mark the commencement of this new cohort’s mandate. With Mayor John Belvedere, members of City Council, and family members in attendance, the young members were officially appointed to their new roles. The evening concluded with friendly conversations over refreshments.

The City is excited to welcome the following new members to the Youth Advisory Committee:  Owen Varvarikos (2nd term), Jason Chen (3rd term), Michelle Li (3rd term), Chloe Guan (3rd term), Danielle Akinfenwa (2nd term), Dina El Azzouzi (3rd term), Tristan Crawford (1st term), Tianna Maughn (3rd term), Chloe Bercovitz (1st term) and Lara Oldeman (1st term).

“By choosing to join the Youth Advisory Committee, these young people demonstrate their belief in their City and in their ability to make a difference. Their voices, ideas, and commitment are a tangible contribution to the ongoing development of Pointe-Claire. The City wishes them every success in carrying out their mandate”, says Pointe-Claire Mayor John Belvedere. 

The City would also like to thank the outgoing members of the Youth Advisory Committee for their involvement, hard work and contributions during their term.

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