MEDIA INQUIRES
“Next Gen’s consultants work with candidates to create content that resonates with younger audiences, helping bridge the gap between young people and elected leaders to encourage productive engagement and open dialogue.”
- North Shore Daily Post (2025)
JAN 2025 – “West Vancouver resident and a young politician strategist, James Knight, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Senator Bev Busson and the British Columbian Senate Delegation. The Grade 12 student received the award at a ceremony on February 2. He is also the Managing Partner of Next Gen Political Strategies.”
DEC 2022 – James Knight is featured in the North Shore News calling on Mayor Mark Sager to resign in the wake of a new law society citation covered up during the previous election. James called for greater transparency with voters and shared the perspective of young residents of West Vancouver.
JAN 2025 – West Vancouver Council received a presentation from James Knight, a high school student seeking support for the creation of a West Vancouver Youth Council.
JAN 2026 – “We talk about modern political strategy, branding and attention in today’s media landscape, youth engagement, and what it takes to build something real early on. This conversation is designed to give students a clearer look at how decisions are made inside campaigns and institutions, and how young people can start building skills that matter.”
FEB 2026 – “If serious reforms are passed to give the Senate genuine control over the power of the purse, we would see more initiatives like laundry supplies for freshmen and far fewer students shrugging and saying, “UGBC doesn’t do anything.”