intro to model parliament

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