Documents
Below, you’ll find key documents that guide the work of the Ontario Young Liberals. We encourage all members to familiarize themselves with these materials to better understand how our community works and how you can best contribute.
The OYL Handbook
Whether you're just starting your journey in politics or you're already an experienced member, the OYL Handbook is here to help you succeed. It’s packed with practical advice and resources that will support you as you organize events, grow your club, engage with the broader political community, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime.
OYL Governing Documents
The OYL Constitution is the primary governing document of the Ontario Young Liberals. It outlines the responsibilities of the Executive Board and defines the structure of the organization’s constituent parts, including riding clubs, campus clubs, and the broader membership.
La Constitution de l’OYL est le principal document de gouvernance des Jeunes libéraux de l’Ontario. Elle définit les responsabilités du Bureau exécutif et précise la structure des différentes composantes de l’organisation, y compris les clubs de circonscription, les clubs sur les campus et l’ensemble des membres.
Riding Club Documents
How to Start a Riding Club
Details on how to form a riding club, including running the founding meeting.
Riding Club Founding Meeting / AGM Notice
A meeting notice template that must be filled and sent out before any founding meeting or AGM. Contact your OYL Riding Director to learn more.
Riding Club Constitution
A template for the Constitution that all riding clubs must have.
Campus Club Documents
How to Start a Campus Club
Details on how to form a campus club, including running the founding meeting.
Campus Club Founding Meeting / AGM Notice
A meeting notice template that must be filled and sent out before any founding meeting or AGM. Contact your OYL Student Director to learn more.
Campus Club Constitution
A template for the Constitution that all riding clubs must have.
Other Documents
Club Funding Request Form
Use this form to request OYL funding for club events.
Sample Intention to Stand
A template used when submitting intents for OYL club positions.
The Mechanics of Policy Resolution
A guide to crafting policy resolutions.
Founding Meeting / AGM Minutes
A meeting minutes template for club founding meetings / AGMs.
Uncontested Club Founding Meeting / AGM Script
A script for uncontested club founding meetings / AGMs.
Contested Club Founding Meeting / AGM Script
A script for contested club founding meetings / AGMs.
Summer Fling Bidding
Summer Fling is the Ontario Young Liberals’ flagship summer event, bringing together youth from across the province for a weekend of community-building, training, and appreciation.
Each year, the OYL Executive votes on bids submitted by student clubs to determine where the event will be hosted. Below is a guide to help student clubs prepare a strong and competitive bid to host Summer Fling.