ON Parliament

How does a bill become a law in Ontario? Amanda Cupido breaks down the journey with Valerie Quioc Lim, Deputy Clerk and Executive Director of Legislative Services, starting from introduction through to Royal Assent. Discover how Ontarians can participate in our legislative process and hear Valerie's personal experience of what it's like to have a front row seat to democracy in action.

Welcome to Season 3 of ON Parliament, the podcast highlighting the history, processes and people that shape Ontario. If you want to know more about what happens behind the iconic doors of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, then this is for you!

Episodes will be released bi-weekly. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe today so you don’t miss an episode.

This month, our hosts recognize three trailblazing women in honour of Women's History Month. Margaret Haile, Rae Luckock, and Agnes Macphail inspired countless other women to follow in their footsteps and had a direct hand in increasing female participation at Ontario's Parliament. Learn about their lives, the causes that were important to them, and their accomplishments. This is one episode you don't want to miss!

Just in time for Democracy Day on September 15! Learn all about some of the many programs and opportunities that are available to youth at Queen's Park. Discover the Page Program, Model Parliament, and the Student Usher Program first-hand in this special group interview episode. Hear what it's like to be in the program, learn all about the application process, and discover some memorable moments from past participants in these wonderful programs. Listen now!

This month we had the privilege of sitting down with the Sergeant-at-Arms of Ontario's Legislature, Tim McGough. Our hosts discuss his backstory, learn about some upcoming projects, and discover the story behind how Tim wound up becoming the Sergeant-at-Arms in Ontario when he is originally from England. A special thank you to Tim McGough for taking the time to share his stories with us for the podcast. Don't miss out on this riveting interview!