The environment is a priority for many young people in Canada, and this priority is reflected through some of their behaviours and actions. For example, youth donate a larger proportion of their charitable donations to environmental organizations and are more likely than their older counterparts to use sustainable modes of transportation to get to work.
These findings are reported in Chapter 5: Youth and the Environment of Portrait of Youth in Canada: Data Report, a publication that provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian youth, defined as those aged 15 to 30 years old. In the coming months, Portrait of Youth in Canada will continue to focus on specific themes, such as social engagement and well-being.
The chapter provides an overview of topics, such as environmental engagement through formal and informal volunteering activities as well as use of sustainable commute. It also examines youth satisfaction with their local environment and describes characteristics of that physical environment, such as greenness and neighbourhood walkability.
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