Today in session, we voted on four pieces of legislation: the Welfare and Wage Reform Act, the Sexual Education Act, the Police Reform and Social accountability, and the Justice Employment Reform Act. We would like to commend all members who participated in debate. After careful deliberation, our government voted to pass all four! Congratulations to …
This year’s Bear Pit was much enjoyed by our members, as well as our four bears: Judy Smith (PC MLA 1999-2003, Conservative MP 2004-2015)Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP MLA 1986-1993, NDP MP 1997-2010)Jerry Storie (NDP MLA 1981-1995)Herold Driedger (Liberal MLA 1988-1990) They took questions from our members regarding the legislation we’re currently debating, as well as questions …
Today in the house we proceeded with the second readings of the Justice Employment Reform Act, the Healthy Society Act, the Sexual Education Act, and the Police Reform Act. Debate on the bills proved contentious, but was brightened by witty rhetoric! Highlights from the debates included whether or not to expand the reach of the …
Justice, Sex Ed, Health, and Police Reform all Leading up to DOOM? Read More »
The Youth Parliament of Manitoba has been held for the past 94 years, with each year bringing something new. This year, we have implemented an exciting new addition to our usual opening ceremonies! Chief White Spotted Horse of the Anishinaabe First Nation led us in a smudging and pipe ceremony to recognize the Treaty 1 …
Session kicks off with Smudging and Pipe Ceremony Read More »
Youth Parliament of Manitoba loves the teachers in this province. Since 2007, the executive board of the Youth Parliament of Manitoba has chosen a Manitoban educator as a recipient of our Teacher Appreciation Award. This award is meant to recognize the support of a teacher who has gone above and beyond to promote our organization …
YPM is proud to announce Patricia Chaychuk, clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, as our Honourary President. This will be Ms. Chaychuk’s third consecutive year serving as our Honourary President. Patricia was appointed as Clerk of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly on January 10, 2000, and is the first woman to hold this position. She …
94th Session Honourary President and Lieutenant-Governor Read More »
