It was dark and stormy. The streets were filled with lost souls and reckless abandon. This morning, we began our session in perhaps the most Manitoban way possible, in the midst of a snowstorm. Our diligent and dedicated cabinet and executive members trekked through the ice and snow to arrive at Kelvin High School this …
We are excited to announce that YPM has began a new initiative called the Reconciliation Fund, with the goal of increasing our accessibility to Indigenous youth. So far, we have been successful in raising over $4000, meaning up to ten Indigenous members can come to Winter Session free of cost. This includes the cost of …
Youth Parliament of Manitoba is delighted to announce that our Honorary President for this upcoming session will be the 29th Speaker of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and former Transcona MLA, the Honourable Daryl Reid! After first being elected in 1990, Mr. Reid served as an MLA for 26 years, until the most recent provincial election …
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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 …
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October 9th, 10pm at MAKE coffee + stuff on Corydon, YPM & Friends hosted our first ever coffee house fundraiser. First note of the night was played by our Minister of Labour, Mitch van Ineveld, who shared with us some of their favourite songs on guitar. They were soon joined by their lovely friend Emma, who …
AYO Politix and Youth Parliament came together for a thought provoking brainstorm this past Saturday. Aboriginal Youth Opportunities (AYO) Politix happens every saturday at Neechi Commons and is a forum for all youth and voices to come discuss politics from many perspectives. Michael Champagne guided the brainstorm with a focus on youth engagement in politics. …
The Youth Parliament of Manitoba Cabinet just concluded our annual summer retreat. The weather was wonderful, the food was fantastic (thanks to our Minister of Labour Mitchell van Ineveld) and the mosquitoes mostly stayed away! Along with team building activities, recruitment strategy modules and legislation presentations, we also found lots of time to just have …
