Welcome to MENTOR Canada

MENTOR Canada is a coalition of organizations that provide youth mentoring.

It was launched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, the Alberta Mentoring Partnership and the Ontario Mentoring Coalition.​

Working together, we will build sector capacity to empower every young person to fulfil their potential.

News and upcoming events

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Pathways & Perspectives: A Virtual Career Mentoring Panel Discussion with Starbucks Talent Acquisition Leaders
October 7, 2020

The Canadian Mentoring Partnership will engage a panel of HR professionals from Starbucks for this Pathways & Perspectives program which is part of our Power of Mentoring campaign across Canada. The panelists will share their career experiences and insights on how to prepare for and navigate a job search and succeed once hired early in one’s career. We will focus on topics related to resume writing, interviewing, networking, skill development and staying motivated. The project will include a facilitated panel discussion followed by plenty of time for Q&A with young leaders ages 18-25 from across Canada.
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Pathways & Perspectives: A Virtual Career Mentoring Panel Discussion with Starbucks Talent Acquisition Leaders
October 14, 2020

The Canadian Mentoring Partnership will engage a panel of HR professionals from Starbucks for this Pathways & Perspectives program which is part of our Power of Mentoring campaign across Canada. The panelists will share their career experiences and insights on how to prepare for and navigate a job search and succeed once hired early in one’s career. We will focus on topics related to resume writing, interviewing, networking, skill development and staying motivated. The project will include a facilitated panel discussion followed by plenty of time for Q&A with young leaders ages 18-25 from across Canada.
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Learning with Leaders: A Virtual Power of Mentoring Event in Partnership with Next Gen RBC Employees
November 19, 2020

The Canadian Mentoring Partnership is teaming up with RBC’s Next Gen employees to host a Power of Mentoring virtual event with youth ages 18+ on November 19 from 1:00-2:30pm EST.
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Power of Mentoring with Deloitte’s Impact Everyday Campaign
September 28, 2020

MENTOR Canada is teaming up with Deloitte from October 19 through November 13 to expand the Power of Mentoring with Deloitte's Impact Everyday campaign.
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Recruit, Train and Engage New Mentors with our Online Mentor Orientation & Mentor Connector
September 16, 2020

Get listed in the Mentor Connector to access new volunteers. The Online Mentor Orientation is now available to help you engage and train new volunteers.
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MENTOR Canada is hiring - join our team
September 9, 2020

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with an entrepreneurial non-profit team where you can positively impact the lives of young people? In order to achieve our ambitious mission, MENTOR Canada is seeking four new star candidates to join our team.
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Introducing the Canadian Centre for Mentoring Research (CCMR)
September 9, 2020

Created in 2020, the Canadian Centre for Mentoring Research (CCMR) emerged from the joint efforts of Canadian researchers and mentoring professionals who noted the need for greater connections amongst researchers and between researchers and practitioners. The Centre is part of a growing international movement to enhance the evidence-based practices of the mentoring field and increase its effectiveness.
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Reflections on the Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring 2020
August 31, 2020

The Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring is a week long intensive hosted at Portland State University, curated by Dr. Thomas Keller and sponsored by MENTOR. This year the event was online and two of CMP’s own – Michael and Véronique – were able to participate. Here are their reflections...
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We’re rebranding: Introducing MENTOR Canada
August 14, 2020

After many years of collaboration between our Founding Partners, the Canadian Mentoring Partnership is excited to announce that we are rebranding, which is the next phase in our relationship with MENTOR - The National Mentoring Partnership (USA).
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An open letter to corporate, government and charitable leaders around the world
July 14, 2020

In collaboration with six other global collective impact mentoring organizations, we authored an open letter to world leaders. We highlighted how youth Mentoring must be a core component of a social and economic recovery strategy.

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Preliminary Youth Mentoring Survey Results
June 30, 2020

What are the unmet mentoring needs of Canadian youth?
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New Mentorship Program Dedicated to Black Youth
June 30, 2020

Starbucks Canada, the Black Business and Professional Association and the Canadian Mentoring Partnership Come Together to Create a Mentorship Program Dedicated to Black Youth

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Symposium 2020 Webinar Series: Highlights, Videos and Presentations
June 10, 2020

While we were disappointed that we were not able to welcome you in-person to Ottawa for our inaugural Canadian Mentoring Symposium and Hill Day 2020, we wanted to express our gratitude for your participation in our symposium webinar series. Over the past two months our team pivoted to a series of online conversations.
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E-Mentoring Key Topic Overview - Now Available for Download
May 14, 2020

May 14th -- The Canadian Mentoring Partnership (CMP) is excited to share the first of our key topic overviews: E-Mentoring.

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Edmonton Youth to Connect With Business Community at City Hall Speed Mentoring Night Kick-Off Event
February 24, 2020

Edmonton youth and the business community are joining forces to ignite Canada’s mentoring movement. This speed mentoring event, which kicks off a national tour on Thursday, February 27 at Edmonton City Hall, will connect volunteers from diverse industries and career pathways with youth ages 18-24.
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Canadian Mentoring Partnership Launches Recruiting Management Team to Support Youth Mentoring in Canada
August 12, 2019

Today, the Canadian Mentoring Partnership (CMP) announced its senior leadership and identified its first order of business: to recruit a strong management team.
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Canadian Youth Will Thrive Through Mentoring Relationships Thanks to Catalyst Funding
June 4, 2019

On June 3rd, Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, The Honourable Patty Hajdu, announced a multi-million-dollar investment to help young Canadians through expanded opportunities and enhanced formal mentoring relationships.