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Our Meeting with Mayor Jim Watson
We recently met with Jim Watson, the Mayor of Ottawa. Prior to becoming Mayor in 2010, Mayor Watson served as MPP for Ottawa West –...
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Apr 21, 20221 min read


Placement Post: Janine with MPP John Fraser
I am delighted to be placed with MPP John Fraser for my opposition placement. MPP Fraser represents Ottawa South, a riding in the heart...
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Apr 19, 20222 min read


Partner Profile: Ontario Nurses' Association
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly emphasized the importance of the frontline workers who serve our communities. We had the pleasure...
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Apr 13, 20221 min read


Placement Post: Alex with MPP Billy Pang
For my government placement, I am working in the office of MPP Billy Pang of Markham—Unionville. Markham—Unionville is a riding in the...
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Apr 11, 20221 min read


Seminar with Dr. Jonathan Craft
We recently enjoyed having a seminar discussion with Dr. Jonathan Craft. Dr. Craft is an Associate Professor with the Department of...
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Apr 8, 20221 min read


Our Meeting with Attorney General Doug Downey
The OLIP Interns were privileged to meet with Attorney General of Ontario and MPP for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, the Honourable Doug...
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Apr 6, 20221 min read


Partner Profile: Ontario Fruits and Vegetables Growers' Association
We recently had the pleasure of meeting with one of our generous partners, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA)....
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Apr 4, 20222 min read


Placement Post: Clare with MPP Norm Miller
I am thrilled to be working in the office of MPP Norman Miller for my government placement. MPP Miller has represented the riding of...
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Mar 31, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin
It was an absolute pleasure to meet the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin. Chief Justice McLachlin served as the 17th Chief Justice of...
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Mar 29, 20221 min read


Our Meeting with David Warner
We had the honour of meeting with David Warner, who served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 1995. Mr....
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Mar 25, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with Former Premier Dalton McGuinty
We recently met with Former Premier Dalton McGuinty. Mr. McGuinty was first elected as MPP for Ottawa South in 1990, became Leader of the...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read


Partner Profile: Hill+Knowlton Strategies
With more than 80 offices around the world, Hill+Knowlton Strategies is an international public relations firm that specializes in...
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Mar 21, 20222 min read


Placement Post: Melody with MPP Monique Taylor
I am thrilled to be placed in the office of MPP Monique Taylor, the Member for Hamilton Mountain. Having grown up in Hamilton myself, I...
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Mar 16, 20221 min read


Virtual Study Tour of Ireland
The Interns were privileged to participate in a Virtual Study Tour of the Republic of Ireland. We started with an educational tour of the...
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Mar 14, 20222 min read


Partner Profile: CIAC
The OLIP Interns had the pleasure of meeting Don Fusco, the Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations for Ontario at the Chemistry...
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Mar 11, 20221 min read


Placement Post: Dia with MPP Mike Schreiner
For my second placement, I am working in the office of MPP Mike Schreiner who represents the constituents of Guelph. As the Leader of the...
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Mar 9, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with Minister Christine Elliott
The OLIP Interns were incredibly excited to meet MPP for Newmarket-Aurora and Minister of Health, the Honourable Christine Elliott....
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Mar 7, 20222 min read


Partner Profile: Council of Ontario Universities
We met with Steve Orsini (President and CEO), Krisa Orendorff (Vice President of Public Affairs), Lisa Krawiec (Manager of Policy and...
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Mar 2, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with Dr. Graham White
We were fortunate to meet with Dr. Graham White, who started his career as an intern in OLIP’s first cohort and has since become an...
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Feb 28, 20222 min read


Partner Profile: OPPI
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to designating, regulating, and promoting the...
csimon83
Feb 23, 20222 min read
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