not a separate entity from the Liberal Party but is rather an official Party Commission. The YLC mirrors the structure of the Liberal Party of Canada. The organization is led by a National Executive that runs the affairs of the entire YLC, with Provincial and Territorial Boards (PTBs) overseeing local activities and clubs in each province and territory. The YLC does not always agree with the Liberal Party. In fact, the YLC often pushes the larger membership of the party to adopt new policies that may be viewed as too radical or challenging; such as same-sex marriage, marijuana legalization and death with dignity. The YLC and Liberal Party of Canada often do not agree, or have not passed the same resolutions, at any given time. Young Liberals also play a key role during elections, often contributing the bulk of campaign volunteers. Many current and former top Liberal strategists and organizers began their careers in the Young Liberals. Prominent former members YLC has proven to be a training ground for budding politicians and political organizers. Many elected officials played prominent roles at the party's youth wing, including several former prime ministers, nearly a dozen sitting MPs and many federal and provincial cabinet ministers. They include: Current and former party leaders Jean Chrétien, 21st Prime Minister of Canada (President of the Université Laval Young Liberals) Christy Clark, former leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party and Premier of British Columbia (national director and president of Simon Fraser University Young Liberals) Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party (President of the University of Toronto Liberals) Stephen Harper, 23rd Prime Minister of Canada (a Young Liberal before joining the Conservatives Michael Ignatieff, Liberal leader (2008–2011) (National Youth Organizer) Jason Kenney, leader of the United Conservative Party, Premier of Alberta (2019–2022) Paul Martin, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada Bob Rae, former interim Liberal leader (2011–2013) Federal politicians Scott Andrews, former MP for Avalon (YLC vice president; contested YLC's presidency) Mauril Bélanger, former MP for Ottawa-Vanier and Minister of Internal Trade Bardish Chagger, MP for Waterloo and Government House Leader (President of the University of Waterloo Young Liberals) Arnold Chan, former MP for Scarborough-Agincourt Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington Matt DeCourcey, former MP for Fredericton Ruby Dhalla, former MP for Brampton-Springdale (member of the YLC's national executive) Francis Drouin, MP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Ali Ehsassi, MP for Willowdale (President of the University of Toronto