intro to model parliament
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Roles and descriptions for Model ParliamentTRANSCRIPT
Intro to Mock Parliament
Lesson 1
10 things Parliament does for Canadians
• Creates Laws• Manages taxes• Creates and Oversees
Social Programs• Makes decisions as to
the role our armed forces will play internationally
• Regulate industries and trade
• Represents Canada to the rest of the world
• Responsible for programs like health care and postal service
• Provides funding to provinces
• Regulate economy• Regulate immigration
Types of Government
What does Parliament look like?
• presenting a petition• an MP addresses the house• video of parliament hill
Time Activity
Opening Exercises
10am Routine Proceedings
Until 2pm Governments Orders
2-2:15pm MPs Statements
2:15-3pm Oral Questions
3pm-5:30pm Government Orders
5:30pm-6:30pm Private Members Business
6:30-7:00pm Adjournment Proceedings
Time Activity
7am Pick MP up at airport, have mail and letters to be signed ready on desk
9am-10am Finance Meeting
Opening Exercises
10am Routine ProceedingsPresent Petition “Protecting BC Rainforests”Table report on Japan
11am-1pm Attend Committee meeting on new bill being examined (may be late)
Until 2pm Governments Orders
2-2:15pm MPs Statements
2:15-3pm Oral QuestionsIf time slip out for photo with constituents
3pm-5:30pm Government Orders
5:30pm-6:30pm Private Members Business Present Bill on Foreign Aide
6:30-7:00pm Adjournment Proceedings
7-10pm Attend Dinner for National Arts Center