The interns had a unique opportunity to chat with Mr. Ernie Eves, former Premier and the Minister of Finance under Mike Harris. A well-known figure for his 24 years of public service, Mr. Eves’ candour and stimulating answers further revealed his unique and vast experience in politics. In particular, his ideas on managing economies were [...]
Archive for January, 2012
Meeting Ernie Eves
Posted in 2011-12 Interns, Meetings, Sylvia Kim on January 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Lauren: Turning a New Leaf in Placement with Green Energy Critic
Posted in 2011-12 Interns, Lauren Hanna, Placements on January 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
My first placement is with MPP Lisa Thompson from Huron-Bruce riding in South-Western Ontario. Lisa is one of the new Progressive Conservative MPP’s with a mandate to represent the province’s rural interests. Lisa is the deputy critic for Energy with focus on the Green Energy Act. This portfolio is a good fit for Lisa’s riding, [...]
Evan: Working for Kevin Flynn
Posted in 2011-12 Interns, Evan Akriotis, Placements on January 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
One day, I’m sitting in a creperie on Rue St. Jean in Quebec City with my fellow interns, both Ontarian and Quebecois, discussing our whirlwind travel week, and what MPPs we expect (or hope) to work for – the next, I’m in a boardroom in the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, flanking my brand [...]
Craig: Of Potholes and Patties
Posted in 2011-12 Interns, Craig Ruttan, Placements on January 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
n”: address the concerns of some local seniors about an uneven sidewalk. Mike took the matter into his own hands, which is how I found myself shaking pothole filler into the hole as Mike pounded it down with a shovel. What a great introduction to the intimately local level of provincial politics – enhanced by [...]
New Major Sponsor: Shoppers Drug Mart
Posted in 2011-12 Interns, Sponsors on January 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Shoppers Drug Mart is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing and plays an important role in delivering pharmacy care, health service, education and support in communities from coast to coast. With more than 1,200 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores, we also license or own 60 medical clinic pharmacies, Shoppers [...]
