ON Parliament

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!

This month, the ON Parliament Podcast delves into the history of the Office of the Assembly. What is it and how did it come to be? What divisions and branches make up the Office? Learn all about the last 50 years of progress and traditions that have gone into making the Office of the Assembly the vibrant organization that it is today. Don't miss out of this fun fact-filled anniversary episode!

It's not every day that you turn 131 years old! To honour the Legislative Building's anniversary, this year we take a look back at what it was like on opening day in comparison to today. Learn about some of the key figures from back then along with what's changed and what's stayed the same. Don't miss out on this fun fact filled episode!

Have you ever heard the term "Hansard" and wondered where it came from? Or maybe you've wondered about the people taking notes during a parliamentary session? This month we delve into the origins of where the term "Hansard" comes from and what it is that they do in our Parliament. And as always, our hosts manage to fit in lots of fun facts along the way. Listen now!

This month we have a very special episode of the podcast in honour of Remembrance Day. On this very important day, Canadians honour those who have served and continue to serve the country during times of war, conflict, and peace. In recognition of November 11th, our hosts take the time to remember some of the elected officials who served not just in Ontario’s Parliament, but who also served during the First and Second World Wars.

Special episode in honour of Halloween! This month, our hosts take you on a journey with some of the popular ghost stories that have been heard over the years. Learn about the woman in white, a former Sergeant-at-Arms, and more! This episode is sure to be eerie-sistible! Listen now!