Show Notes
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:
The spirits connected to the former University Asylum The ghost of former Speaker Richard Scott Mysterious events in the Legislative Chamber Other paranormal activity in one of Toronto’s oldest buildings
Join Amanda Cupido for a spooky conversation exploring the haunted history of Queen's Park and the ghostly figures who, some say, remain dedicated to public service long after death.
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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:
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:
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! Episodes will be released bi-weekly. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe today so you don’t miss an episode.
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!