Welcome to the ON Parliament Podcast where we spread the word on Parliament! Every month, we will be releasing a new episode where we will discuss the inner wor...
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!
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Youth Opportunities at Ontario's Parliament
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!
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An Interview with the Sergeant-at-Arms, Tim McGough
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!
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Olympic Connections at Queen's Park
In honour of the Summer Olympic Games that are about to take place in Paris, our hosts thought it would be fun to explore the connections that Queen's Park has to the Olympics. Learn about the Olympic Flame making a stop at the building, discover current and past Members who were also Olympians, and of course our hosts go for the gold with their fun fact count trying to break their previous record! Don't miss out on this podium worthy episode.
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The Grounds of Queen's Park
Come take a "stroll" through the grounds of Queen's Park as we explore the fascinating history of the lands, learn more about the different uses of the space over time, and discover the current plants and trees. Our hosts manage to squeeze in lots of fun facts along the way. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
Welcome to the ON Parliament Podcast where we spread the word on Parliament! Every month, we will be releasing a new episode where we will discuss the inner workings of parliament, explore its history, the amazing building, interview special guests and much more! Hosted by the Parliamentary Protocol and Public Relations Branch for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. ON Parliament aims to demystify the function, importance, and history of Ontario’s Legislature. For more information about Ontario‘s Parliament, visit our website: https://www.ola.org/en/visit-learn
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