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Civic Programs for Engaged Youth: Legislature Edition
August 7th, 2012 by Student Vote	2 Comments »

Last week we posted a series of links for youth who might want to get involved in Forums or Youth Parliaments. Those programs are great opportunities to learn more about how government functions. There is also another type of program that is available to students across the country; Legislative Page and Internship Programs.

Open to high school students, university students, or recent graduates, programs vary in their content from province to province (to territory). They traditionally involve serving the Legislature and elected representatives during a period where the members are in session. I had the opportunity to serve as a Page at Queen’s Park in Ontario in 1999 and it was instrumental in developing my interest in civics.

Please click the link of the program you’re interested in to get the full details of what it entails, what the eligibility is and how to apply.

(West coast to east coast)

British Columbia Legislative Internship Program - University graduates
Alberta Legislative Page Program – High school students
Northwest Territories Assembly Page Program - Elementary and Secondary school students
Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program - Third/Fourth year university students
Manitoba Legislative Assembly Page Program - Grade 11 & 12 students (over 16 years old)
Manitoba Legislative Internship Program - University graduates
Ontario Legislative Page Program - Grade 7 & 8 students
Ontario Legislature Internship Program - University graduates
Ottawa Senate Page Program - University students
Ottawa Parliamentary Internship Programme - Under 35, one university degree

Quebec National Assembly Internship Program - Secondary School, College or University students
Quebec National Assembly Page Program - Undergraduate students
Newfoundland and Labrador Page Program - Undergraduate students
Nova Scotia Legislative Page Program - Undergraduate students or recent graduates
New Brunswick Legislative Page Program - Undergraduate students
Prince Edward Island Legislative Page Program - Grade 11 and 12 students