Camp Parliament for Girls Vancouver 2023 introduces girls to Canada's parliamentary system of government. Camp Parliament for Girls Toronto begins with a lesson the structure and history of the Canadian Parliament. The lesson goes on to review the eligibility requirements to stand for office, a review of political parties, a study of the structure of elections and recognition of Canada's female political leaders. Students will form political parties, create a campaign platform to stand for office, vote in an election and form a government to pass a law. Each student will serve as an MP. Looking for more events? View our 2022-2023 schedule at https://buytickets.at/girlsinpoliticsinitiative

For additional information contact us at +1 866-226-5911 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the event hosted? The class will be hosted at a Marriott Hotel property. 

Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is a private company that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting events.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. Our instructors and support staff have criminal background checks and WWC cards.

COVID-19 Policy (Updated November 1, 2022)

To ensure the health and security of our participants, instructors and support staff, the Girls in Politics Initiative has implemented the following policy:

Everyday prevention measures (regardless of COVID-19 Community Level)

• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
• Masking optional; GIP staff will be masked
• Staying home when sick
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette for staff and students
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.

Enhanced prevention measures for High COVID-19 Community Levels

• COVID-19 vaccination
• Masks/respirators
• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
• Staying home when sick
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.

Regardless of COVID-19 community level, we encourage everyone to respect the choice of others who wish to wear a mask.