Democracy in Action
The Model Parliament Workshop invites grades 6–12 students at Canadian schools to explore how our democracy works—how bills become law, who speaks when, and the traditions that guide the House of Commons. Beginning April 2025, monthly sessions offer hands-on practice in parliamentary debate and procedure in a non-competitive, educational setting. Participation is free; please register only if you plan to attend and let us know if your plans change. Each session features a distinct theme, which the workshop bills are based on. Workshops are led by instructors Rowena, Paschaline, Lindsay and Sarah.
Price: Free
Location: Online
Prize: Top Parliamentarian Prize of $100 for the best participant
Current Theme: Canada's Security
Guest Speaker: Lieutenant-General Christopher Coates
Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM Pacific (BC)
Sessions:
November 8th, 2025 – Health Care – Guest Speaker Fred Horne
December 6th, 2025 – Canadian Energy – Guest Speaker Heather Exner-Pirot
March 7th, 2026 - Free Enterprise - Guest Speaker Scott Stirrett
May 16th, 2026 - Canada's Security - Guest Speaker Lieutenant-General Christopher Coates