A major update to Youth Parliament of Manitoba’s website is long overdue. Plans have been in the works for a few years but for a variety of reasons the major changes we wanted to implement had to be put on the shelf. A few months ago, Youth Parliament of Manitoba launched a blog titled “The …
YPM will celebrating its 90th session this coming December. As we celebrate the past we must look to the future to ensure that YPM is able to continue its mission for another 90 years. By building a reliable source of income for future generations, the endowment fund will help YPM survive and thrive for generations …
With the 4th Annual Speaker’s Night Fundraising Dinner now wrapped up, we turn back to reflect on another wonderful event. Bringing alumni, current members and the Manitoba political and business community together, Speaker’s Night has provided YPM with the funds it needs to operate on a yearly basis, as well as take on exciting new …
The goal of Speaker’s Night is to commemorate the history and stories of YPM as well as celebrate the achievements of our alumni. Most importantly, the goal of the evening is to bring past members together so that they can reconnect. YPM is so remarkable in large part because of the friendships that are forged …
Join us March 10, 2011 for our 4th Annual Speaker’s Night; Youth Parliament of Manitoba’s premiere fundraising gala and community event of the year.
Since my first day as a backbencher at the 82nd Winter Session, I have witnessed so many organizational changes. When I hear the stories of our alumni, who have long since moved on from their days as youth parliamentarians, I cannot help but marvel at the ongoing evolutions of this Manitoban institution over the last nine decades. This past year was no exception.
Today marked the second last day of our session, and the third reading and concurrence of both the Democratic Renewal Act, the Personal Liberty Act, Natural Resource Management Act, and the Family Law Act. There was fierce debate on all of the bills and the votes all required standing votes for they were so close.
During this event, YPM also induced three former members into the YPM Senate, and then presented Darren Praznik with the YPM Alumni Acheievement Award. YPM member also had the opportunity to pose questions to former MLAs Reg Alcock, Darren Praznik, and Howard Pawley, former Premier of Manitoba.
After a long, eventful and media-filled day, 89th Winter Session members returned to Kelvin High School with tired eyes, tired minds and excitement for the Bear Pit and more debate tomorrow.
The 89th Youth Parliament of Manitoba Winter Session opened December 26th with remarkable enthusiasm.
