The Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development is Canada’s largest student initiative on sustainable business. It was formed to unite Canadian undergraduate student organizations in sustainable business in order to grow the movement across the country by sharing best practices and disseminating essential knowledge on the topic.
It is composed of Canada’s eight most active student organizations in sustainable business. Only similar organizations which have shown extraordinary leadership within their university will be considered to join the Youth Council in the years to come.
About the Council
Meet the Board
Maxime Lakat
Chair/Board Member of the Youth Council
Co-President, Desautels Sustainability Network
McGill University
Bachelors of Commerce 2021
Major in Managing for Sustainability
Minor in Social Entrepreneurship & African Studies
Driven by cross-sectorial projects and the role of the private sector in tackling some of the most pressing social and environmental issues (without replacing the public and social sector).
Melody Tim Yen
Board Member of the Youth Council
President, Groupe HumaniTerre
HEC Montréal
Bachelors of Business Administration 2020
Major in Logistics
Passionate about incorporating sustainability into every aspect of people’s everyday and working lives. Change involves small citizens actions but also legislation and companies’ initiatives. Interested in sustainable supply chain management and optimization of distribution network.
Archit Shukla
Board Member of the Youth Council
President, Corporate Social Responsibility Student Association
Ryerson University
Bachelors of Commerce 2020
Major in Business Technology Management
Minoring in Marketing
Passionate about educating individuals on sustainable business practices while inspiring change to our evolving society. Focusing on various sectors within CSR to assure that knowledge is applicable to daily lives.
Gareth Gransaull
Board Member of the Youth Council
Co-President, Ivey Social Impact Club
Western University
Bachelors of Arts, 2020
Honours Business Administration
Honours Specialization in International Relations
Passionate about clean energy, natural-climate solutions, Indigenous reconciliation, and revitalizing the public sphere. Previous experience includes energy services, urban forestry, and conservation finance.
Mariya Chugay
Board Member of the Youth Council
President, John Molson Sustainable Enterprise Committee
Concordia University
Bachelors of Commerce 2020
Major in Marketing
Elective Grouping in Sustainability
Passionate empowering and educating current and future generations. Interested in lifecycle assessment, impact measurement, and helping businesses transition into sustainable business models.
Jean-Sébastien Boutet
Board Member of the Youth Council
President, Association Étudiante du Développement Durable dans les Affaires
Laval University
Bachelors of Commerce 2020
Major in Accounting
Passionate about the role of accounting in sustainable development as well as sustainable finance. Interested in the role of women leadership in sustainable development and mental health on the workplace.
Mahnoor Siddiqui
Board Member of the Youth Council
Co-President, the Corporate Social Responsibility Society
York University
International Bachelor of Business Administration 2020
Passionate about educating minds about the power of responsible business to improve living and environmental standards worldwide. Particularly interested in the role sustainability can play in finance and technology.
Leah Martens
Board Member of the Youth Council
Co-President, Sustainability in Business Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelors of Business Administration 2021
Major in Accounting
Passionate about making a difference through sustainable business initiatives, cleantech, and impact investing. Interested in innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainability.