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Dear Diary: Rookie MPPs Share Thoughts on Their First Month(s) in Office As It Happened
Dear Diary: Rookie MPPs Share Thoughts on Their First Month(s) in Office As It Happened
When parliamentarians are asked to think back about their first few days or weeks on the job, frequently they’ll describe it as being mostly a blur. There is so much to learn, so many people to meet, so much information to absorb, and so much to do; often, only a few special moments stand out. But getting a sense of what these early days are like would undoubtedly be helpful for politicians who hope to follow in their footsteps and want to know what to expect. The Canadian Parliamentary Review asked two newly elected Members of Provincial Parliament in Ontario to keep a record of their first 30 days after election night on February 27, 2025, in which they would briefly note what was happening and how they were feeling. Prior to publishing these notes, the MPPs were also asked if they wanted to add information on other notable days that occurred in the interim, and to offer any thoughts about what they’ve learned as they found their footing in the Assembly.
Casework Training for MP Staff: The Application of Learning Strategies and Instructional Design
Redefining Legislative Compliance: Parliamentary Responses to the Supreme Court of Canada
The Canadian Scene
The Canadian Scene
61st Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Canadian Regional Conference
More than 80 delegates took part in the 2025 CPA Canadian Regional Conference hosted by the Assemblée nationale du Québec. The week-long event, which included the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians’ (CWP) Canadian Regional Conference, brought together attendees from all federal, provincial, and territorial parliaments, in addition to special guests from CPA Headquarters, and parliamentarians from Scotland and Wales. Continue reading “The Canadian Scene”
New and Notable Titles
New and Notable Titles
A selection of recent publications relating to parliamentary studies prepared with the assistance of the Library of Parliament (June 2025 – September 2025).
“Hansard – The nation’s note-takers.” Economist 456 (9463): 18. August 30, 2025. Continue reading “New and Notable Titles”
Legislative Reports
SportsCentre: Parliament Hill?
SportsCentre: Parliament Hill?
While politicians coming to Canada’s Parliament are often said to be ‘entering the political arena,’ the depth of this sports analogy might surprise you. Sure, certain athletic events involving politicians receive much media attention, such as the famous charity boxing match between then-MP Justin Trudeau and Senator Patrick Brazeau. And yes, some politicians had notable sporting careers before or even during their time in office – MP Red Kelly scored two goals in a Stanley Cup game while serving as an MP! Further, at the time of writing, Parliament includes Canadian gold medalists from the Olympic and Paralympic games. But, there’s far more to the story of sports on the Hill. In this article, the author explores how Canada’s parliamentry precinct has been a site for celebrating and participating in all sorts of athletic activities.
Charlie Feldman
Parliamentary Relatives: The Kramp Family
Parliamentary Relatives: The Kramp Family
Numerous children have been elected to serve in the same riding as a parent in Canadian parliaments; but Daryl Kramp and his daughter Shelby Kramp-
Neuman hold a unique distinction. Kramp-Neuman was elected to serve as Member of Parliament for Hastings— Lennox and Addington – a riding once held federally by her father – at the same time as the elder Kramp was serving as Member of Provincial
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A Focus on Parliamentary Language(s)
A Focus on Parliamentary Language(s)
It’s been said that language is the roadmap of a culture, revealing both where a people has come from and where they are headed. As we explore “parliamentary language(s),” we can see how our democratic institutions communicate Canada’s history and anticipate our path forward.
As an officially bilingual country, Canada’s federal parliamentarians have the right to use either English of French in debates or proceedings (with simultaneous interpretation to facilitate communication). Other jurisdictions in the country have granted official status to Indigenous languages as well. In Nunavut, Inuktut (Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun) is treated equally with English and French in government services and institutions, while the Northwest Territories recognizes 11 official languages: Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Zhatıé, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, English, French, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, nēhiyawēwin, and Tłı̨chǫ.