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CPA Ontario Showcase

The CPA Ontario Showcase is an annual video competition for members of our High School Ambassador Program (HAP). Participating students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world scenario while showcasing their creativity and critical thinking.

By submitting a video, students also have the chance to win the top prize of $1,000, along with a $75 Indigo eGift card for their teacher and a class plaque.

The 2025–2026 Showcase Competition is now closed - thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for next year’s theme!

2025-2026 Winners

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

Below are the top 5 winners:

1st Place

Wenny Zeng and Venus Luo | Earl Haig Secondary School

2nd Place

Mikol Wang | Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School

3rd Place

Alan Lin and Ivy Du | Milliken Mills High School

4th Place

Mackenzie Lam | St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School

5th Place

Moosa Abbas and Laasya Chigullapalli | Milton District High School

 

The videos featured on this page are the creative work of high school students who participated in our Showcase video competition (2025-2026). The views, opinions, and terminology expressed in these videos are those of the students and do not necessarily reflect the views of CPA Ontario.

Early Bird Raffle

Congratulations to Amy Chen, who won an eReader through our Early Bird Raffle. Thank you to everyone who participated! 

Prizes

Teacher Random Draw Prize: $100 eGift 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.