ON Parliament

In this episode, we hear from Communications Officer David Bogart as he recounts stories of the ghosts said to reside at Queen's Park.

David takes listeners to five locations throughout Queen's Park and shares tales about:

Join Amanda Cupido for a spooky conversation exploring the history of Queen's Park and the ghostly figures who, some say, remain dedicated to public service long after death.

In this episode, we hear from Meghan Stenson, Clerk of Procedural Services and a Table Officer, as she breaks down the differences between Parliament and Government and why understanding the distinction matters.

Meghan shares details about: 

Join Amanda Cupido for an enlightening conversation on the roles of Parliament and Government and how they shape Ontario’s parliamentary democracy.

Step into a day in the life of a Legislative Page with Manuthi, Henry, and Franco. In this episode, we hear directly from two real-life Pages, Manuthi and Henry, about their experience at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and learn about the history of the program with Page Coordinator, Franco Gutiérrez.

Our guests share details about:

Join Amanda Cupido for an insightful conversation that will give you a behind-the-scenes look into this important and exciting role.

How does a bill become a law in Ontario? Amanda Cupido breaks down the journey with Valerie Quioc Lim, Deputy Clerk and Executive Director of Legislative Services, starting from introduction through to Royal Assent. Discover how Ontarians can participate in our legislative process and hear Valerie's personal experience of what it's like to have a front row seat to democracy in action.

Welcome to Season 3 of ON Parliament, the podcast highlighting the history, processes and people that shape Ontario. If you want to know more about what happens behind the iconic doors of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, then this is for you!

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This month, our hosts recognize three trailblazing women in honour of Women's History Month. Margaret Haile, Rae Luckock, and Agnes Macphail inspired countless other women to follow in their footsteps and had a direct hand in increasing female participation at Ontario's Parliament. Learn about their lives, the causes that were important to them, and their accomplishments. This is one episode you don't want to miss!

Just in time for Democracy Day on September 15! Learn all about some of the many programs and opportunities that are available to youth at Queen's Park. Discover the Page Program, Model Parliament, and the Student Usher Program first-hand in this special group interview episode. Hear what it's like to be in the program, learn all about the application process, and discover some memorable moments from past participants in these wonderful programs. Listen now!

This month we had the privilege of sitting down with the Sergeant-at-Arms of Ontario's Legislature, Tim McGough. Our hosts discuss his backstory, learn about some upcoming projects, and discover the story behind how Tim wound up becoming the Sergeant-at-Arms in Ontario when he is originally from England. A special thank you to Tim McGough for taking the time to share his stories with us for the podcast. Don't miss out on this riveting interview!

In honour of the Summer Olympic Games that are about to take place in Paris, our hosts thought it would be fun to explore the connections that Queen's Park has to the Olympics. Learn about the Olympic Flame making a stop at the building, discover current and past Members who were also Olympians, and of course our hosts go for the gold with their fun fact count trying to break their previous record! Don't miss out on this podium worthy episode.

Come take a "stroll" through the grounds of Queen's Park as we explore the fascinating history of the lands, learn more about the different uses of the space over time, and discover the current plants and trees. Our hosts manage to squeeze in lots of fun facts along the way. This is one episode you don't want to miss!