CSLC 2026 - The Great Canadian Collaboration
October 7 - Optional Kick Off Program, Toronto, ON
October 8-11 - Main Conference, Haliburton, ON
Registration Opens:
Tues. April 21, 2026 at 10:30am ET
The Great Canadian Collaboration will bring together diverse voices, perspectives, and leadership styles from across the country into one unified vision. The interconnected maple elements symbolize how student leaders, when working together, can create stronger, more inclusive communities and drive meaningful change.
Registration FAQ
Everything you need to know to get ready to register for CSLC!
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Q: How many delegates can attend from my school?
A: On registration day, each school may register up to 4 students and 2 advisors. There will also be the opportunity to add up to 15 students and 5 advisors to the waitlist.
Q: How do I register my school?
A: A link to the registration form will be made available at www.studentleadership.ca/cslc on April 21, at 10:30am ET. Upon completing this form, an email will be sent to you within 24-48 hours confirming your registration and providing an invoice and payment link.
Q: What is the cost to attend CSLC 2026?
A: The registration fee for CSLC 2026 is $500 per person (Advisors and Students) + the annual CSLA Membership fee of $95 for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year.
Only one membership fee per school will be added to your invoice.
Q: What is included in the registration fee?
A: The $500 registration fee includes:
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Conference Programming, Registration Kit
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Shuttles from a designated pick-up location in Toronto to Haliburton
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3-nights accommodation at Camp White Pine
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All meals from lunch on October 8 to lunch on October 11
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Shuttles from Haliburton to Toronto
Travel arrangements to and from Toronto are the responsibility of the participating schools and is not included in your registration fee.
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Q: Are there grants or subsidies to help with the cost of our trip?
A: CSLC is supported by the Government of Canada - Department of Canadian Heritage Youth Forums Program. This support will allow us to provide subsidies for student travel expenses post-conference. More details will be available on this process at the conference. All subsidies for eligible participants are paid post-conference.
Q: Will CSLC 2026 have a Pre Conference Program?
A: There will not be a full Pre Conference Program for CSLC 2026. An optional Kick-off event will take place in Toronto the evening before CSLC begins.
Q: What is the cost for the optional Kick-off Event on Wednesday October 7?
A: The Kick-off Event is $130 per person (Advisors and Students). This program will include:
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An afternoon program with interactive activities
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Dinner
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Keynote presentation
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Breakfast on Thursday October 7
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First shuttles to arrive at Camp White Pine
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Q: I'm looking for a schedule and more details to apply for my field trip. Where can I find that?
A: The CSLC 2026 Information Package will be available soon and will include details on schedule, travel, accommodations, fundraising ideas and more.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Let's Lead Together
As a sponsor of the Canadian Student Leadership Conference, your organization will:
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Align with values of youth empowerment, diversity, and community impact
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Gain national visibility with students, educators, and school communities
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Play a direct role in shaping future-ready leaders
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Together, let’s build a legacy of leadership.​​​
This project has been made possible [in part] by the Government of Canada.
CSLC HISTORY
In 1983, the students and staff of the Yorkton Regional High School were invited to host the annual provincial leadership conference of 1985. A year later the Premier of Saskatchewan, the Hon. Grant Devine, challenged the Yorkton students to turn the 1985 provincial conference into a national conference. This would be one of Saskatchewan’s contributions to the 1985 International Year of the Youth project.
The students and staff of Yorkton Regional High School accepted the challenge, and the 1985 conference was held on September 18th, 19th, and 20th in Yorkton, SK. Over eight hundred students and student advisors attended this conference which had for its theme “YOUTH OF TODAY – LEADERS OF TOMORROW.” Not only did the people come from all across Canada, but there were also strong delegations from five states south of the border and one delegate from Mexico City. Among the keynote speakers were Mark Scharenbroich, Pamela Wallin, Laurie Skreslet, Jack Donahue and a host of others from within and outside Canada.
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The advisors at the Yorkton conference voted unanimously to support the idea of an annual leadership conference across the nation. Provinces and Territories would be invited to host these conferences. Through the interest, effort, and commitment of these advisors, the Canadian Association of Student (Government) Advisors, now known as the Canadian Student Leadership Association, was born.
NATIONAL PARTNERS OF CSLC
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