
Civic Clarity Foundation
Fondation pour la clartΓ© civique
Meet Our Panel
Distinguished elected officials and youth representatives addressing the youth mental health crisis through governance and policy reform
Moderator
Rehan Mazid
Founder & President, Civic Clarity Foundation
As the President of the Civic Clarity Foundation, Rehan Mazid will be in charge of moderating this panel.
Distinguished Panelists
Federal Representatives
MP Bardish Chagger
Member of Parliament β’ Waterloo
Former Cabinet Minister and current MP representing Waterloo in the House of Commons.
MP Matthew Strauss
Member of Parliament β’ Kitchener South-Hespeler
MP Matthew Strauss represents Kitchener-South Hespeler in the House of Commons.
MP Kelly DeRidder
Member of Parliament β’ Kitchener Centre
MP Kelly DeRidder represents Kitchener-Centre in the House of Commons.
Provincial Representatives
MPP Aislinn Clancy
Member of Provincial Parliament β’ Kitchener Centre
MPP Aislinn Clancy represents Kitchener-Centre in the Ontario legislature
MPP Jess Dixon
Member of Provincial Parliament β’ Kitchener South-Hespeler
MPP Jess Dixon represents Kitchener South-Hespeler in the Ontario legislature.
Local & Community Representatives
Kinjal Kaur
Student Trustee β’ WRDSB
Student Trustee with the Waterloo Region District School Board.
Councillor Colleen James
Regional Councillor β’ City of Kitchener
Regional Councillor for the City of Kitchener.
National Advisory board
Councillor Colleen James
Board Member
Professor Donald E. Abelson
Board Member
Ph.D., Political Science | McMaster University
Donald E. Abelson, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science at McMaster University and a leading expert in Canada-US relations, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. He previously served as the inaugural director of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.
Mission statement
The Civic Clarity Foundation is a nonpartisan, youth-led think tank working to deliver unapologetic clarity on provincial and federal policies impacting young Canadians. We move beyond the surface for rigorous analysis and scrutiny, demystifying complex legislation and governmental activity. Our purpose is to ensure our generation has the truth, ensuring we are informed, engaged, and prepared to demand a better future from our leaders.

Leadership
Rehan Mazid
Founder and President
Mahir Rahman
Director of Communications
Contact
We're always open to thoughtful questions, collaborations, or feedback.Email: [email protected]
Socials: @civicclarityfoundation