Governance
The Parliamentary Internship Programme is a joint initiative of the House of Commons and the University of Ottawa that operates on Parliament Hill under the auspices of its Patron, the Speaker of the House of Commons. The University of Ottawa appoints a Director who manages the Programme with the assistance of an Advisory Board that includes representatives from:
- University of Ottawa Faculty of Social Sciences
- House of Commons
- Canadian Political Science Association
- Sponsors and Friends of the Programme
- Parliamentary Internship Alumni Association
The Programme is supported through grants from the House of Commons and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council as well as financial and in-kind contributions from a wide range of stakeholders. It also would not exist without the engagement of many Members of Parliament who welcome interns into their offices each year.
Annual Reports
The annual report introduces the interns and their MPs. It describes the interns’ work, projects, training, and outreach activities, then provides a summary of program management and strategic planning as well as a financial update. It concludes by presenting next year’s interns.
Read the Annual report 2024-25 (PDF)
Archived Annual Reports:
- Annual Report 2023-24 (PDF)
- Annual Report 2022-23 (PDF)
- Annual Report 2021-22 (PDF)
- Annual Report 2020-21 (PDF)
- Annual Report 2019-20 (PDF)
- Annual Report 2018-19 (PDF)
Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy
The Parliamentary Internship Programme does not accept harassment or discrimination in any form. The Programme recognizes that an individual’s experiences are based on multiple identities that can be linked to more than one ground of discrimination. We expect all stakeholders, including interns, to uphold the highest standards in all of their interactions.
For more information, please read our Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy.