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Partner Profile: The Co-operators
The OLIP Interns had the pleasure of meeting with Sara Cleland, Maya Milardovik, and Emily Shevell from the Co-operators Group Limited, a...
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Feb 18, 20221 min read


Our Meeting with MPP Kathleen Wynne
We recently had the honour of meeting virtually with MPP Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s 25th Premier. Throughout the meeting, MPP Wynne...
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Feb 16, 20221 min read


Partner Profile: CGPA
The OLIP Interns recently met with Jeff Connell, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association...
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Feb 14, 20221 min read


Our Meeting with Peter MacKay
The OLIP Interns had the pleasure of meeting former MP and Cabinet Minister, Peter MacKay. Mr. MacKay spoke about his extensive political...
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Feb 9, 20221 min read


Our Meeting with the Ombudsman
We had the pleasure of meeting with the Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé and his two colleagues, Barbara Finlay, Deputy Ombudsman, and Kelly...
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Feb 7, 20222 min read


Partner Profile: OSSTF
Recently, the OLIP Interns virtually met with Paul Kossta from the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF). Among other...
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Feb 4, 20221 min read


Partner Profile: OCUFA
The OLIP Interns had the opportunity to meet with Jenny Ahn from the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA)....
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Feb 2, 20221 min read


Our Meeting with the Association of Municipalities Ontario
During one of our OLIP Fridays, we met with former OLIP Intern and the Director of Policy at the Association of Municipalities Ontario...
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Jan 31, 20221 min read


Placement Post: Iqra with MPP France Gelinas
For my first placement, I had the honour of working in office of Opposition Critic for Health and Member for Nickel Belt, MPP France...
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Jan 27, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
The OLIP interns had the distinct privilege of meeting with the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. As...
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Jan 25, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with Secretary of the Cabinet, Michelle DiEmanuele
We had the distinct pleasure of meeting with Ontario’s Secretary of the Cabinet, Head of the Public Service and Clerk of the Executive...
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Jan 21, 20222 min read


Placement Post: Melody with MPP Norm Miller
For my first placement, I am thrilled to be working with MPP Norman Miller, who represents the riding of Parry Sound—Muskoka, located...
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Jan 19, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with Metrolinx
The Ontario Legislature Interns had the pleasure of meeting with Martin Gallagher, Chief Safety Officer at Metrolinx, and his Senior...
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Jan 17, 20222 min read


Placement Post: Habon with MPP Tom Rakocevic
I am working with MPP Tom Rakocevic for my first placement. MPP Rakocevic represents the riding of Humber River-Black Creek. He is also...
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Jan 14, 20221 min read


Partner Profile: CIBC
The OLIP Interns were delighted to meet Alex Philips and Michel Liboiron from CIBC. Both Alex and Michel have extensive experience in the...
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Jan 10, 20222 min read


Our Meeting with Andrew Coyne
The OLIP interns had the honour to meet Canadian journalist and columnist at the Globe and Mail, Andrew Coyne. Mr. Coyne spent the hour...
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Jan 7, 20222 min read


Placement Post: Dia with MPP Christine Hogarth
For my first MPP Placement, I am working in the office of MPP Christine Hogarth. MPP Hogarth is a member of the Progressive Conservative...
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Jan 5, 20222 min read


Virtual Study Tour: Human Rights
We recently had our first virtual study tour of the year! This tour was not organized around a particular location, but instead focused...
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Dec 22, 20213 min read


Our Meeting with Ambassador Bob Rae
The interns had the privilege and honour to meet with Ambassador Bob Rae, who had insights to offer from an illustrious career in...
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Dec 22, 20212 min read


Our Meeting with Premier Doug Ford
The OLIP Interns had the pleasure of meeting with the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford. Premier Ford very graciously gave us an hour of his...
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Dec 20, 20212 min read
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