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CPA Ontario Showcase

Showcase is an annual video competition for our High School Ambassador Program (HAP) members. Students have a chance to win the top prize of $1000, a $75 Indigo e- gift card for their teacher and a class plaque.

The competition runs from November 3, 2025 to April 6, 2026. Get ready to showcase your talent and creativity!

2025-2026 Theme: How would you use a CPA mindset to contribute to a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy?

CPAs help build a stronger Canada by using their financial skills to make smart decisions for businesses and communities. They find ways to save money, reduce waste, innovate and support local growth. By thinking ahead and solving problems, CPAs help create jobs, protect the environment and make the economy more resilient.

Think like a CPA and create a video sharing your big idea!

Our country is facing challenges: inflation, unemployment, supply chain issues, housing shortages, and more. Solve it like a CPA! Create a short video and share your idea that would help build a stronger Canada.

Prizes

Submit your CPA Showcase video by Jan 16th and you could win an e reader!

Teacher random draw prize: $100 e-gift card

Each time a student submits an entry, their teacher’s name is entered into the draw. The more students who participate, the higher the chance their teacher will win.

A rubric and an assignment overview are available on the TCP portal for teachers to utilize as an in-class assignment.

Submission guidelines

Steps to submit

In an email to our team, include the following:

  1. Place the YouTube link in the body of the email.
  2. Provide contact information in your email:
    • your name, HAP ID number and phone number
    • your teacher’s name and email
    • your school's name and address
    • Include citations for any material used for research, including use of AI tools

For complete contest details, see Rules and Regulations. Any questions, please contact our team.

Video format requirements

If you would like to use a CPA Ontario logo in your entry video, please contact our team for the current logo.

Evaluation criteria

  • Originality, creativity, citation of any research material used including AI tools
  • Clarity in conveying ideas
  • Adherence to the theme
  • Art of performance and delivery

The winners will be contacted directly by CPA Ontario and will be asked to fill out a Declaration and Assignment (or have their guardian do so if they are under 18) in order to claim their prize. If selected as a winner, you may request for your entry to be posted/publicized anonymously.

2024-2025 Winners

Last year's theme was Designated for Entrepreneurship: Empowering Innovation and Growth: Present an innovative business plan to CPA s, that solves a market need. You can view the top 5 winners below:

First place

Isha Momin and Thejasvini Rupesh Raju, Jean Augustine Secondary School

Second place

Alrick Vinoth, Nai Goswami and Alfred Vinoth, Ancaster High School

Third place

Jayden Mookerjea, Agincourt Collegiate Institute

Fourth place

Shivani Saravanan, Humberside Collegiate Institute

Fifth place

Ari Khan, Richmond Hill High School

 

The videos featured on this page are the creative work of high school students who participated in our Showcase video competition (2024-2025). The views, opinions, and terminology expressed in these videos are those of the students and do not necessarily reflect the views of CPA Ontario.