Ontario Model Parliament

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http://www.omp.on.ca We aim to spark an interest that encourages a lifetime of active participation in our system of government.

The Ontario Model Parliament endeavours to educate young adults about provincial parliament by immersing them in a challenging and rewarding political experience in the Ontario Legislature. We are dedicated to developing a greater understanding and appreciation of our province's democracy among secondary school students. OMP was founded in 1986 by Dr. Paul Bennett, a former history master at Upper

Canada College. OMP is a simulation of Ontario's legislative processes. We are not affiliated with any political organizations and out goal is not to further any political cause, other than to ensure that future generations of young Ontarians gain a greater appreciation for our democratic system. We accomplish this by providing a realistic mock parliament at Queen's Park in Toronto each year. Most impressive of all, OMP is an organization for secondary school students run by secondary school students. Today we welcome approximately 250 secondary school students on an annual basis from across Ontario. OMP provides them with the ability to experience parliament as if they were real Members of Provincial Parliament. Delegates decide which party to join, elect a leader, craft party policy, write bills, calculate a budget and, finally, participate in the simulation of parliament at Queen's Park. No stone is left unturned during the Simulation in April as delegates debate the issues they have been following, crafting policy on and writing bills about.

06/23/2015

OMP Community,

Though it was decided with great sadness that this year's 30th Ontario Model Parliament would also be the event's final iteration, those who were in charge have since been hard at work in creating a new event that would once again engage youth in the pressing issues of their day, while simultaneously broadening the scope of both the debate, and of the cross section of participants. It is with this in mind that we are very pleased to announce that preparations are well under way for Ontario Model United Nations 2016! A combination of our previous events UMUN and OMP, OMUN promises to be an innovative, and enjoyable MUN experience, and we value every bit of support that we can get. Visit our page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioModelUnitedNations?ref=hl. Check out our continually growing website at www.omun.ca. Spread the word. We'd love to see you all out at OMUN!

Ontario Model United Nations, or OMUN, is a simulation of the United Nations organization, run by hi

Our Staff was dismayed to hear such comments coming from an MPP, especially when we have received support from across th...
04/21/2015

Our Staff was dismayed to hear such comments coming from an MPP, especially when we have received support from across the aisle and when our event has had keynotes delivered by those such as NDP MPP Rosario Marchese, PC MPP Frank Klees, and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Student organizers of the Ontario Model Parliament (OMP) were disappointed by recent erroneous comments made by MPP Cheri DiNovo, calling for an end to a 30-year tradition of providing UCC students with access to the legislative chamber at Queen’s Park.

04/12/2015

Thank you to all those who attended the 30th and final Ontario Model Parliament, OMP 2015. It was a fantastic event highlighted by great debate and two interesting and engaging speakers. Congratulations to all the delegates who attended for a productive, educational and stimulating session.

The Registration deadline has been extended to allow schools to get their final registration in. Registration for OMP 20...
02/20/2015

The Registration deadline has been extended to allow schools to get their final registration in. Registration for OMP 2015 is already about 90% full, so get your registration in soon to ensure you get a place.
Information Available at: http://www.omp.on.ca/ #!registration/c1h6a

The Ontario Model Parliament has been proudly raising student awareness of the political process and encouraging young people to engage in Ontario's democracy f

The OMP 2015 Registration package is now available on our website at the following link: http://www.omp.on.ca/ #!registr...
11/25/2014

The OMP 2015 Registration package is now available on our website at the following link: http://www.omp.on.ca/ #!registration/c1h6a. Please be sure to sign up and get your package in as soon as possible to ensure your spot in OMP. Be prepared for another intense political simulation as OMP is approaching fast!

OMP has been proudly raising student awareness of the political process and encouraging engagement with Ontario's democracy for 28 years.

06/13/2014

The Liberals have won a majority in the Ontario Election. Remember to stay active, engaged and up-to-date with provincial news for OMP next year!

03/03/2014

Hi everyone,

Thank you for coming out to Elections Day yesterday. We hope everyone had an excellent time. Remember this star quote from the Press Corps: "OMP Gets Historic Wynne".

Between now and the simulation, we encourage delegates to stay connected and prepare themselves for the actual simulation at Queen's Park on April 23rd to 25th. Important information, guides, and documents would be available on the OMP Website.

See everyone then at Queen's Park!

Elections Day is coming up on March 1st! Please don't forget that anyone who wants to run for leadership must submit a d...
02/22/2014

Elections Day is coming up on March 1st! Please don't forget that anyone who wants to run for leadership must submit a declaration by Monday February 24th. More information on our website: http://www.omp.on.ca/ #!all-delegates/c15li

The Ontario Model Parliament has been proudly raising student awareness of the political process and encouraging young people to engage in Ontario's democracy f

12/21/2013

There are only a few spots left in the Senior Category, the Juniors are over 70% full and Press Corps is half full! Sign up now to ensure that you get a spot at OMP 2014!

OMP 2014 Topic Posters are now out - download them here or on the website under the registration tab!
12/09/2013

OMP 2014 Topic Posters are now out - download them here or on the website under the registration tab!

12/05/2013

Registration for OMP 2014 is filling up fast! The Senior group is already at 50% capacity - make sure your school signs up now as spots are first come first serve! Our Registration package as well as other information can be found on our website: www.omp.on.ca

01/29/2013
Currently, the recordings of the Simulation 2011 are being posted on Youtube. We will not post them all on facebook in o...
04/30/2011

Currently, the recordings of the Simulation 2011 are being posted on Youtube. We will not post them all on facebook in order to prevent people's newsfeeds from being spammed with OMP videos. You can find the rest of the videos on our Youtube account at www.youtube.com/omp2011

The beginning of the 2011 OMP simulation, including the Security Briefing and the Speech From the Throne.

Watch Hon. Bob Rae's Keynote from OMP 2011 on youtube!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AniBnw5m2Uo
03/10/2011

Watch Hon. Bob Rae's Keynote from OMP 2011 on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AniBnw5m2Uo

On March 5 2011, Ontario Model Parliament held its 25th annual Elections Day. To kick off the event was a keynote by Bob Rae on youth in politics here in Canada and around the world.

With Elections Day in two days, The OMP Exec is eagerly working to make this, our twenty-fifth year, the best so far.www...
03/04/2011

With Elections Day in two days, The OMP Exec is eagerly working to make this, our twenty-fifth year, the best so far.
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Registration deadline has been extended to march 4th 2011 — Check our website at omp.on.ca
02/19/2011

Registration deadline has been extended to march 4th 2011 — Check our website at omp.on.ca

Ontario Model Parliament 2011 Elections Day - 5 March 2011 - Upper Canada College The Simulation - 27-29 April 2011 - Queen's Park

01/19/2011

Good News Everyone! The new Ontario Model Parliament website 4.0 is up.
come check it out at http://www.omp.on.ca/

The Ontario Model Parliament Executive Committee is proud to announce Bob Rae to be the Special Guest Speaker at our Elections Day on March 5th 2011. Mr. Rae is the Member of Parliament for Toronto-Centre and sits in the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal opposition's foreign affairs critic. W

12/17/2010

We are pleased to announce Bob Rae as our Guest Speaker at Elections Day 2011
Go to http://www.omp.on.ca/ and tell us what you think in the comment box

Elections Day 2011 is fast approaching and the executive committee is hard at work trying to make it a year to remember. Registration packages were mailed out to the attending schools in October. Digital copies of this year's registration can be found in the registration tab, as well as information

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