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Partner Blog: Ontario Power Generation
In November, the OLIP interns had the privileged opportunity to meet with Rachel Thompson and David Donovan from Ontario Power Generation...
OLIP Interns
Feb 31 min read
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Partner Blog: Bombardier
On December 13, 2024, the 2024-25 OLIP interns had the pleasure of meeting with Bombardier! We met with Sandra Buckler, Senior Director...
OLIP Interns
Jan 312 min read
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Purple Trillium Partner: Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario
In December, the OLIP interns had the privileged opportunity of meeting with Colin Simpson, CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of...
OLIP Interns
Jan 281 min read
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Partner Blog: Enbridge
In one of the first meetings of the new year, the OLIP Interns had the opportunity to learn about Enbridge and its important role in the...
OLIP Interns
Jan 241 min read
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Partner Blog: Council of Ontario Universities
The OLIP interns had the opportunity to meet with one of our esteemed partners, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU). President and...
OLIP Interns
Jan 241 min read
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Partner Blog: The Churchill Society for the Advancement of Parliamentary Democracy
On November 27, the OLIP interns were generously invited once again to partner with the Churchill Society for the Advancement of...
OLIP Interns
Jan 211 min read
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Purple Trillium Partner Blog: Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) represents real estate brokers and agents across Ontario. OREA’s mission is to help Ontario...
OLIP Interns
Jan 211 min read
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Purple Trillium Partner Blog: Bruce Power
In December, the interns were delighted to meet with Clint Thomas and Pat Dalzell from longtime OLIP partner, Bruce Power. Clint is the...
OLIP Interns
Jan 212 min read
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Alumni Spotlight | December Feature: Julia Deans
In December, the interns had the opportunity to meet with OLIP alum, Julia Deans. Julia was in the OLIP cohort of 1985-1986 and has since...
OLIP Interns
Jan 142 min read
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Legislative Placements: Ayesha with The Legislative Library
The Legislative Library provides non-partisan, confidential research services and fulfills information-related needs for MPPs, their...
OLIP Interns
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Legislative Placements: Caitlin with Legislative Protective Services
I had the opportunity to work with the Legislative Protective Services (LPS) for my Legislative Assembly Placement, which provides a...
OLIP Interns
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Legislative Placements: Massimo with Legislative Research
I had the pleasure of working for the Legislative Research Office during my Legislative Assembly placement, aiding in their non-partisan...
OLIP Interns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Legislative Placements: Nika with Precinct Properties
For my assembly placement, I had the amazing opportunity to work with the Precinct Properties Branch. The branch sits within the Building...
OLIP Interns
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Alumni Spotlight | November Feature: Leah Wilson
The interns had the pleasure of meeting Leah Wilson, a recent OLIP alumni from 2022-2023, during our visit to the Office of the Auditor...
OLIP Interns
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Our Meeting with Steve Paikin
On October 25th, the interns were lucky to have Steve Paikin join us for one of our OLIP Friday meetings. He spoke to us about his...
OLIP Interns
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Legislative Placements: Sayyidah with Procedural Services (Committees)
I was fortunate to complete my placement with Committees, within the Procedural Services Branch of the Legislative Assembly. Certain...
OLIP Interns
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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Legislative Placements: Megan with Procedural Services (Table Research)
I was thrilled to be placed with the Table Research branch for my Legislative Assembly placement. Table Research is the branch...
OLIP Interns
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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Legislative Placements: James with Parliamentary Protocol and Public Relations (PPPR)
Parliamentary Protocol and Public Relations (PPPR) is a unique branch of the legislature because of the wide variety of responsibilities...
OLIP Interns
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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Legislative Placements: Annie with Canadian Parliamentary Review
I had the privilege of completing my Legislative Assembly placement with the Canadian Parliamentary Review (CPR)! The CPR is a...
OLIP Interns
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Legislative Placements: Maddy with Parliamentary Counsel
For my Legislative Assembly placement, I had the opportunity to work in the office of Parliamentary Counsel. This office includes...
OLIP Interns
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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