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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


MPP Placement: Astrid & MPP Chandra Pasma
For my first OLIP placement, I had the pleasure of working in MPP Chandra Pasma’s office. Elected to represent Ottawa West-Nepean, MPP...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read


MPP Placement: Bridget & MPP Deepak Anand
I am so grateful to have worked with MPP Deepak Anand, who ensured that my first placement was a rich learning opportunity by giving me...

OLIP Interns
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Partner Blog: Ontario Nurses Association
During our insightful conversation with Doug Anderson of the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA), we gained a deeper understanding of policy...

OLIP Interns
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Partner Blog: OMERS
Our favourite type of Friday meeting is good conversation over lunch, especially with OLIP alumni. We were graciously hosted for lunch at...

OLIP Interns
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Partner Blog: Counsel Public Affairs
We were happy to host Jignasha, Director of Compliance and Felix, Account Director at our OLIP office to talk about Counsel PA and its...

OLIP Interns
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Our Meeting with Minister Stephen Lecce
We had the pleasure of meeting Minister Lecce this week for an engaging discussion about his transition from student government president...

OLIP Interns
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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