The City of Brampton is hosting a symposium for high school students this weekend to engage the city’s youth in the 2040 Vision planning process.

The event will be held at Brampton city hall on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a social event from 5 to 8 p.m.

“The event will give Brampton’s youth an opportunity to share their ideas on how to bring the Vision to life. Participants will choose an area of interest — environment, transportation, jobs, recreation, health, social issues, or arts and culture — and work together to start developing an action plan for the future,” the city said in a release sent Nov. 26.

The day’s events will include free breakfast and lunch, several workshops, performances and presentations.

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Brampton council approved 2040 Vision in May 2018, and describes the initiative as “an aspirational look at what Brampton will become over the next quarter-century.” It includes seven key vision themes and 28 action items aimed at accomplishing them.

“Whether they’re activists, artists, athletes or entrepreneurs, our youth have great ideas and important things to say. This symposium is an ideal opportunity for them to debate, deliberate, and help determine what they want their city to look like by 2040,” said departing Mayor Linda Jeffrey in the city’s release.

Brampton high school students interested in taking part should register at bramptonyouthsymposium.eventbrite.com.

The city is asking those who can to bring their own laptops, but laptops will be available to borrow for the day if participants can't provide their own.