Today marked the beginning of YPM’s 100th Winter Session! To kick off this centennial milestone, we had the honour of being joined by both Clayton Sandy – our traditional knowledge keeper, and Dr. Brent Roussin – who served the role of Lieutenant Governor and delivered the ‘Speech from the Throne’. Later, we held our first …
This year is undoubtedly like none other, and this year’s Winter Session is no different. We are one of the oldest model parliament organizations in the Commonwealth, having held sessions continuously since 1922. This is the first Winter Session to not be held at the Manitoba Legislative Building in all our 99 year history. We …
With a full moon, a blue moon, daylight savings time – plus the unprecedented events of this year – Halloween 2020 will truly be one to remember. Much has changed… but Manitoba’s love for fun and fright is strong as ever. Manitoba has kept the Halloween spirit alive with many haunted houses and corn-mazes for …
The Youth Parliament of Manitoba is one of the oldest organizations of its kind. The 98th session made its mark on history as the first year that the membership elected an all-female Executive team. This event serves as an opportunity to acknowledge other female accomplishments from throughout YPM’s history. Women’s involvement in Youth Parliament began …
Staying at home poses a plethora of challenges, and with the content pressure to maintain routine, productivity, and wellness, finding ways to relax and unwind can be challenging. YPM’s cabinet works hard to support one another as a group, offering help and guidance to one another. On an individual level we each have our own …
Advice on Handling Stress from the YPM Executive Read More »
The provincial government has been hard at work for the past few months establishing a safe return to classes for students, but it is clear that this year is unlike any other. There’s no better way to evaluate how well the year is going other than asking two high school students for their honest opinions. …
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Over the course of the last 3 days, we have had the privilege to meet and discuss with members from the Liberal, Progressive Conservative and New Democratic parties of Manitoba. During these lunchtime meetings, youth parliament members had the opportunity to pose questions relating to each party’s policies and political stances on environment, budgets and …
Today cabinet stepped back in multiple ways, allowing backbenchers to have their chance in the spotlight. Backbenchers started the day with breakfast and conversation in the legislature, which allowed our ministry of labour a much needed sleep-in after days of preparing meals! Breakfast was followed by a very candid question and answer session with former …
By the second day of session, members got to know each other better, and friendships began to blossom. I had the opportunity to ask several backbenchers what they were most enjoying so far. Their answers, I’m sure, will surprise and delight. One member remarked that they enjoyed listening to the creative inaugural speeches of their colleagues. …
Today was our first day of the 98th winter session. We had the honour of being joined in the house by Anne Thompson who was our first ever female Premier, although today she was graciously performing the role of clerk. This is notable this year in particular, as this year’s board of directors/executive is comprised …
