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Our Meeting with OLP Leader Bonnie Crombie
Rounding out our meetings with the leaders of Ontario's four major political parties, we were grateful to Bonnie Crombie, Leader of...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20241 min read


Our Meeting with Former Premier Ernie Eves
In the spring, we had the pleasure of meeting with former Premier Ernie Eves. Although he was Premier for only 18 months, it was a very...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20242 min read


Our Meeting with the Neighbourhood Group
On a sunny day in April, we were welcomed to The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) in Kensington Market by the CEO Bill Sinclair. This non-profit...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20242 min read


Partner Blog: Estée Lauder
We had the pleasure of meeting with Nusrat Zahan from the government relations team at Estée Lauder. Estée Lauder has not only...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20241 min read


Partner Blog: Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Association
We are grateful to the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Association for their support of OLIP, and to Gordon Stock, Senior Policy &...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20241 min read


Our Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor, the Hon. Edith Dumont
The OLIP interns recently had the privilege of meeting Ontario’s newest Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Edith Dumont. She is...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20241 min read


Our Meeting With MPP Bobbi Ann Brady
The OLIP interns had the opportunity to meet Bobbi Ann Brady, the only elected Independent MPP in the Ontario Legislature. MPP Brady...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20241 min read


Our Meeting with Speaker Arnott
The OLIP interns had the pleasure of meeting with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, MPP Ted Arnott, during our...

OLIP Interns
May 22, 20241 min read


Alumni Feature: Shilbee Dhalla-Kim
An OLIP intern in 2011-2012, Shilbee Dhalla-Kim is a facilitator, coach and instructor who supports entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in...

OLIP Interns
May 8, 20242 min read


Our Meeting with the Ombudsman
The interns visited the Ombudsman and discussed the function of the Ombudsman as an independent office of the Legislature which resolves...

OLIP Interns
May 1, 20241 min read


Partner Blog: TD
We had the pleasure of hosting Gary Clement, Director of Government Relations, on behalf of our partner TD Bank Group. We had a great...

OLIP Interns
May 1, 20241 min read


Our Meeting with Minister Paul Calandra
The interns were given the great opportunity meet with the Government House Leader Paul Calandra. Min. Calandra is the current Government...

OLIP Interns
May 1, 20241 min read


MPP Placement: Rhea & MPP Adil Shamji
I had the wonderful opportunity to complete my first MPP placement with MPP Adil Shamji, who represents the riding of Don Valley East....

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read


MPP Placement: Olivia & MPP Bhutila Karpoche
I was fortunate enough to have my first MPP Placement with MPP Bhutila Karpoche. MPP Karpoche has had an OLIP intern in her office the...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read


MPP Placement: Steffi and MPP Natalia Kusendova-Bashta
My first MPP placement was with MPP Kusendova-Bashta who represents Mississauga-Centre. I was thankful to be brought onto the team and I...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20241 min read


MPP Placement: Milena & MPP John Fraser
John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South, ensured I had the true OLIP experience in his office in my first placement. Every day was as unique,...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read


MPP Placement: Evan & MPP Mike Schreiner
I had the pleasure of spending my first MPP placement with Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph and Leader of the Ontario Greens. My time in...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read


MPP Placement: Taylor & MPP Billy Pang
In my first placement, I got the opportunity to work with MPP Billy Pang who represents Markham-Unionville and was the Parliamentary...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20241 min read


MPP Placement: Razan & MPP Doly Begum
In my first placement, I was lucky enough to be MPP Doly Begum’s first OLIP intern! MPP Begum represents Scarborough Southwest, is the...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read


MPP Placement: Kaitlin & MPP Laura Smith
For my first placement, I had the pleasure of working with MPP Laura Smith of Thornhill, the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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