For my assembly placement, I had the absolute pleasure of working with the Information Services (IS) Branch at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. As part of the Information and Technology Services Division, the IS Branch ensures that Assembly data is effectively managed, preserved, and made accessible to MPPs, staff, and the public. The branch also designs and manages the Assembly’s custom applications, enterprise systems, and websites, while providing expertise in digitiza

In early October, the OLIP interns had the privilege of meeting with Colin Simpson, CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO). The IBAO is a non-profit organization that educates and licenses brokers while advocating on behalf of more than 15,000 Ontario brokers to industry stakeholders and all levels of government. It also stands as the largest provincial broker association in Canada.  During our meeting, we discussed key issues associated with the IBAO, bro

The interns were honoured to spend an afternoon at the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO)’s downtown Toronto office, where we were warmly received by President David Bulmer, Vice-President Cynthia Watt, Strategic Advisor Grant Burns, and District Director Jennifer Harewood. Over a delicious lunch, we had the chance to learn about their respective careers with the Ontario Public Service and dive into meaningful conve

In September, the OLIP interns had the opportunity to meet with our Partner, the Canada Nickel Company (CNC), for an insightful presentation on their vision, operations, and the role they are playing in Ontario’s mineral industry. We had a thoughtful conversation about the future of nickel mining, the significance of sustainable practices, and how Ontario is shaping itself within intergovernmental mineral trade agreements.   The CNC team, encompassing of Mark Selby, CEO and D

In September, the OLIP interns had the pleasure of meeting with our Partner, the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), and two incredible OLIP alumni who now work at OREA: Jason Lagerquist, Head of Government Relations, and Dia Mukherjee, Government Relations and Communications Specialist.    OREA is the professional body representing nearly 100,000 Realtors and 23 real estate boards across Ontario. Its mission encompasses “helping people find a great place to call home, wo

5 Decades of the OLIP Legacy! We are beyond excited to begin our ten-month journey at the Ontario Legislature! Over the coming months, we...

For my government placement, I had the privilege of interning for MPP Steve Pinsonneault. MPP Pinsonneault represents the beautiful...

For my second MPP placement, I had the distinct pleasure of being placed with MPP Glover of Spadina-Fort York. As the Shadow Minister for...

For my second placement, I was fortunate enough to work with MPP Doly Begum who represents Scarborough—Southwest. She is the  Official...

For my opposition placement, I had the pleasure of working in the office of MPP Chandra Pasma. As the member representing Ottawa...

For my opposition placement, I had the honour of working with MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam, a member of the official opposition and the...

For my government placement I was fortunate to be placed with MPP Steve Clark—member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau...

This Spring, I had the honour of being placed with MPP Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister...

For my second MPP placement, I worked with MPP Sol Mamakwa, the representative for Kiiwetinoong. MPP Mamakwa is a member of the Official...

It was a privilege to be placed with PC MPP Rudy Cuzzetto of Mississauga-Lakeshore for my government placement. MPP Cuzzetto is the...

For Massimo’s second placement, he worked with MPP France Gélinas, NDP Shadow Minister of Health and Francophone Affairs and...

Last week, the interns were invited by the Beef Farmers of Ontario to visit the Ontario Beef Research Centre and the Grey-Dufferin...

The Ontario Legislature Internship Programme is proud to showcase our partnership with the Co-operators, which has generously supported...

The OLIP Interns had the opportunity to visit our partners at the RBC office in downtown Toronto! RBC is one of Canada’s largest banks...

At the end of May, the interns had the incredible opportunity of visiting Bombardier’s new jet manufacturing facility in...