OLIP Interns
Historical Feature - 2000-2001 interns
The 25th OLIP Cohort of 2000-2001 entered Queen’s Park on the heels of the new millennium. Premier Mike Harris had won the 1999 election,...
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OLIP Interns
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Meeting With Bob Rae,Former Premier of Ontario
We are continuing on our quest to meet every Ontario Premier past and present! Last week we had the honour of meeting Ambassador to the...
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OLIP Interns
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Meeting With Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party of Canada
As part of our meeting’s wishlist, the interns try to meet all the federal party leaders. We also try to meet with our alumni, who are...
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OLIP Interns
Mar 1, 20212 min read
OLIP Speaker Series III:Women in Politics
On February 23, 2021 we hosted the third event in our OLIP at 45 Speaker Series: Women in Politics. This event brought together...
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OLIP Interns
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Meeting with Paul Dubé, Ontario Ombudsman
The interns rounded off their meetings with independent officers of the legislature by meeting with provincial Ombudsman Paul Dubé, who...
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OLIP Interns
Feb 17, 20211 min read
Meeting with ena chadha, chief comissiner oF OHRC
In early February, the interns had the chance to meet with Ena Chadha, the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission...
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OLIP Interns
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Meeting with Dr. Irvin Studin
The OLIP interns sat down recently with Dr. Irvin Studin - academic, author, and former public servant - to discuss some current affairs...
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OLIP Interns
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Sponsor Spotlight - Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association
On a bright and crisp January morning, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jeff Connell, who is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs at...
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OLIP Interns
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Historical Feature - 1995-96 Interns
The 20th OLIP cohort of 1995-1996 was the first to serve in the 36th Parliament of Ontario led by the newly elected majority Progressive...
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OLIP Interns
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Sponsor Spotlight - AMAPCEO
AMAPCEO is a long-standing sponsor of the OLIP and also agreed to be the official sponsor of our 45th Anniversary Speaker Series this...
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OLIP Interns
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Meeting with Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and Francophone Affairs
On January 21st, we had the opportunity to sit down virtually with Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and Francophone Affairs....
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OLIP Interns
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Placement Post- Meriem With MPP Laura Mae Lindo
I am thrilled to be starting my OLIP fall placement with MPP Laura Mae Lindo, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener Centre. MPP...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Placement Post- Ritika With MPP Sol Mamakwa
I am fortunate to be placed in the office of MPP Sol Mamakwa of the New Democratic Party. MPP Mamakwa represents the Northern riding of...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Meeting With Steven Del Duca- Ontario Liberal Party leader
The OLIP interns and the Quebec Legislative interns had the privilege of meeting with Steven Del Duca, the Ontario Liberal Party's...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 25, 20212 min read
OLIP Speaker Series: The Future of Cities
On January 12, 2021, we were thrilled to host the second event of our 45th Anniversary Speaker Series: The Future of Cities. The event...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 23, 20212 min read
Historical Feature- 1990-91 OLIP Interns
The 1990-1991 OLIP cohort entered the legislature just as liberal government under David Peterson called a snap election. Almost as soon...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Placement Post - Gurkamal with MPP Deepak Anand
For my fall placement, I am privileged to work alongside MPP Deepak Anand. MPP Anand represents the incredibly diverse riding of...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 20, 20211 min read
Sponsor Spotlight - The Churchill Society
On the cold but cheery afternoon of January 8th, the interns had the opportunity to virtually meet with Chair of The Churchill Society...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Placement Post - Alex with MPP David Piccini
For my first placement, I have been working with Progressive Conservative MPP David Piccini of Northumberland-Peterborough South. MPP...
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OLIP Interns
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Meeting With Anil Aurora- Chief Statistician of Canada
In our first week back after the Christmas break, we had the opportunity to meet with Anil Aurora, Chief Statistician of Canada, and...
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