by Paul Thomas | Jun 4, 2024 | News
Download PDF version OTTAWA (Ontario), June 4, 2024 – The House of Commons has announced a new host organization for the Parliamentary Internship Programme (PIP). Established in 1970 following a House of Commons motion adopted with all-party support, the PIP is...
by Paul Thomas | Feb 26, 2024 | News
The House of Commons has developed a Call for Interest in order to identify an accredited Canadian university that can serve as the new host organization for the Parliamentary Internship Programme. ContextSince its founding in 1969, the Parliamentary Internship...
by Paul Thomas | May 2, 2023 | News
Originally published May 2, 2023; Revised May 7, 2023The Parliamentary Internship Programme (PIP) was jointly established by the House of Commons and the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) in 1969 to provide a non-partisan work-study experience for recent...
by Paul Thomas | Oct 10, 2022 | News
All Members of Parliament representing officially recognized parties are eligible to host a Parliamentary Intern except for cabinet ministers, party leaders, and the Speaker.The Canadian Political Science Association has managed the Programme in cooperation with the...
by Paul Thomas | Jul 5, 2022 | News
Thanks to the inspiration and dedication of the late MP Alf Hales, the Parliamentary Internship Programme has offered more than 520 young Canadians the experience of a lifetime. The significant contributions of former interns to Canada and the international community...
by Paul Thomas | Jan 8, 2022 | News
By Annyse Hawkins Ten months, ten interns, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience parliament during one of the most challenging periods the country has faced. The interns applied to the Programme while most of the country remained in lockdown, unaware...