Canadian undergraduate Policy Competition

The Canadian Undergraduate Policy Competition (CUPC) is proud to announce that the second iteration of its competition will be held on November 24-26, 2023. Jointly hosted by UBC’s Political Science Students Association (PSSA), International Relations Students Association (IRSA), and the Vancouver School of Economics Undergraduate Society (VSEUS), CUPC is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable experience in writing for government, collaborating as a team, and problem-solving. Students will be provided with mentor support and expert lectures throughout the competition. CUPC will challenge, engage, and excite all who participate.

At the end of the competition, a panel of expert judges will evaluate the Briefs. The team with the winning Brief will be awarded a monetary prize.

Thinking about Participating?

This year’s topic is Innovative Technologies!

For detailed information about the timeline, schedule, registration, policy tracks, and the rules of the competition, please see the respective sections on the CUPC website: thecupc.ca.

For questions, concerns, and other inquiries, please contact casecomps.ubcpssa@gmail.com.