University of Toronto Policython

University of Toronto Policython University of Toronto Policython is a student organization committed to providing a place for open discussion on Canadian policy reform.

We hold a Policython to challenge young leaders. Like this page for more information and updates.

Thank you to everyone who attended Policython 2026! Our annual flagship event went off without a hitch, and it’s thanks ...
04/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Policython 2026! Our annual flagship event went off without a hitch, and it’s thanks to your support 💜

This year, we welcomed a record-breaking 150 students from across Ontario to draft prompts responding to policy issues across the fields of Economic, Environmental, Foreign, and Human Rights Policy and present their solutions to industry professionals.

Between a networking lunch, insightful guest speaker, and judge QnAs, we hope that all our competitors can use the insights they gained during UTP to further explore their interest in policy— and that we’ll see you competing again next year!

Applications for the UTP PVP Team (President & Vice-Presidents) are now open!If you’re passionate about Policython and w...
03/19/2026

Applications for the UTP PVP Team (President & Vice-Presidents) are now open!

If you’re passionate about Policython and want to lead a 25-person team, we encourage you to apply! Please review the roles and responsibilities before submitting your application.

Eligibility: Applicants must be registered as full-time undergraduate students at the University of Toronto for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Deadline: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

We’re excited to see the next generation of leaders shape the future of Policython!

Canada is pivoting toward the Indo-Pacific - but what does that actually look like in practice?Join us for a student-foc...
03/17/2026

Canada is pivoting toward the Indo-Pacific - but what does that actually look like in practice?

Join us for a student-focused panel on Canada’s Indo-Pacific trade strategy, with trade diversification at the center of the conversation. From allocating limited resources to navigating local business realities across Asia, this panel goes beyond theory into discussions on real policy choices and constraints.

If you’re interested in trade policy, diplomacy, or
Canada’s global economic future — this one’s for you!

Bring your questions and register via the link in bio.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, 4-6pm
Virtually, on Zoom

It’s officially been one week since the closing ceremony of Policython 2026. A major thank you and congratulations to al...
03/16/2026

It’s officially been one week since the closing ceremony of Policython 2026.

A major thank you and congratulations to all participants. You should all be so proud of yourselves for your efforts and dedication during the Policython 2026 competition.

Swipe to see our first place winners for all policy streams.

Meet your judges for Policython 2026. Ranging from Economic Policy to Human Rights Policy, a range of scholars and acade...
03/04/2026

Meet your judges for Policython 2026.

Ranging from Economic Policy to Human Rights Policy, a range of scholars and academics will judge and overlook this weekend’s panels and competition.

Meet the judges for this weekend’s Policython event. Ranging from economic policy to human rights policy, we have a rang...
03/04/2026

Meet the judges for this weekend’s Policython event.

Ranging from economic policy to human rights policy, we have a range of scholars & academics reviewing our panels and competition this weekend.

A special thank you to our sponsors and partners for this year’s Policython event.Stay tuned for more updates leading up...
03/02/2026

A special thank you to our sponsors and partners for this year’s Policython event.

Stay tuned for more updates leading up to our big Policython weekend!

VERITAS | Volume 2, Issue 2Theme: DISRUPTIONAs global power balances shift, climate risks intensify, and economic interd...
03/02/2026

VERITAS | Volume 2, Issue 2
Theme: DISRUPTION

As global power balances shift, climate risks intensify, and economic interdependence becomes politically contested, governance is changing.

This issue invites students to explore how evolving geopolitical conditions shape contemporary policy and decision-making. Rather than looking to historical legacies, we’re focusing on the global forces disrupting politics right now.

We welcome many types of submissions, including analytical essays, policy critiques, case studies, and reflective pieces that examine the following:

- An analysis of how geopolitical competition influences domestic economic or environmental policymaking
- Papers evaluating the broader implications of a newly proposed bill or regulatory reform in a shifting global context
- Papers assessing how governments balance national security, economic strategy, and international cooperation during times of uncertainty in the global order
- A comparative study examining how different states respond to global market pressures or climate risks
- A theoretical or interdisciplinary essay exploring how evolving global power dynamics reshape contemporary governance structures

If you believe your paper fits within the theme but doesn’t align perfectly with the categories above, we still encourage you to submit.

If your paper fits the theme but doesn’t align perfectly with these categories, we still encourage you to submit.

🗓 Deadline: April 1

Submit your work using the link in our bio.

Join the conversation. Engage the disruption.

Registration for this year’s Policython closes TONIGHT. 11:59 PM. Mark your calendars. Find the registration link in our...
02/16/2026

Registration for this year’s Policython closes TONIGHT. 11:59 PM. Mark your calendars.

Find the registration link in our bio.

Questions? DM us.

Voices from Policython 2025 🗣️Meet Kate, Foreign Policy Stream competitor, sharing her Policython experience.Interested ...
02/13/2026

Voices from Policython 2025 🗣️

Meet Kate, Foreign Policy Stream competitor, sharing her Policython experience.

Interested in joining? Register using the link in our bio.

Registration closes in 3 days.

Policython 2026 registration closes in only one week. Register using the link in our bio. Questions? DM us or email utp....
02/09/2026

Policython 2026 registration closes in only one week.

Register using the link in our bio.

Questions? DM us or email [email protected].

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