Parliament to Campus, International Edition

For a number of years, the CAFP Parliament to Campus program has been sending former parliamentarians to colleges and universities around the country to speak about our parliamentary system, life in politics and other related topics.  In 2010, we expanded the program with presentations to American campuses about the differences between the Canadian and American legislative systems. 

Former parliamentarians have much to offer today's students, in Canada and abroad, and are eager to engage in a conversation about the relevance of an institution they appreciate critically. Reflecting on their past as political activists and as members of parliament, their aim is to help students discuss the merits of the "political life", the functions of Parliament, and the quality of democracy in Canada.  They base their comments on their personal experiences, and wish to speak about the realities of Canadian politics in a dispassionate and non-partisan manner.  Former parliamentarians are also experts in a variety of fields: interested instructors may want to tailor their program in order to accommodate their course needs.

For more information, to discuss possibilities, or indeed to start organizing logistics, please contact the program coordinator, Prof. Patrice Dutil at pdutil@politics.ryerson.ca or at (416) 979-5000 ext. 2704.

Arrangements are now being done for the Winter 2012 semester.