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Provincial Legislative Assemblies:
Parliamentary Democracy
Bibliography Series
A series of bibliographies compiled by the staff of the Saskatchewan
Legislative Library.
Canadian Parliamentary
Review
This journal was founded "to promote the study of and interest in Canadian
parliamentary institutions." There are articles written about a variety of subjects
including such topics as the role of the member, the Speakership, the role of caucus, and
media relations. The Canadian Parliamentary Review is published by
the Canadian members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Selected
articles are available at their WWW site.
How
Canadians Govern Themselves, 4th edition.
"How Canadians Govern Themselves explores Canada's parliamentary system, from the
decisions made by the Fathers of Confederation, to the daily work of Members of Parliament
in the Commons and Senate chambers. Useful information on Canada's constitution, the
judicial system, and provincial and municipal powers is also gathered together in this one
reference book" (from the introduction).
The
Compendium of House of Commons Procedure
This is a collection of
articles on specialized procedural topics. Find current and comprehensive
information about procedure in Canada's House of Commons.
"Regina: A Royal
City" by John Archer. Monarchy Canada [Spring-Summer 1997]
This article discusses Regina and its visits from Royalty, as well as the development and
restoration of Government House.
Office of the Speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly
The
Role of the Speaker
This WWW page on the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly site discusses the various aspects
of the position of Speaker at the Legislative Assembly.
Office of
the Clerk
The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly has overall responsibility for the
central services provided by the Legislative Assembly Office. As well, the Office of the
Clerk is responsible for the support of parliamentary operations including the operation
of the various committees of the Assembly.
The
Role of the Member
This WWW page on the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly site discusses the various aspects
of the role of Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Saskatchewan.
The Teachers' Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy.
The Institute is a unique professional
development opportunity. The program is open to teachers of social studies
and related subjects, including political science, history, law, civics, or
native studies, currently teaching from grades 4 to 12. Each November, the
program brings approximately 70 teachers from across the country together for
an intensive, informative, unforgettable week on Parliament Hill.
Access to Justice Network
The Access to Justice Network is a bilingual electronic communications and information
network. Visit the to learn more about Canadian law.
Saskatchewan
Social Sciences Teachers' Institute
on Parliamentary Democracy (SSTI)
This link is to the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly. Speaker's Office.
Canadian 4-H Council
The Canadian 4-H Council holds a national 4-H Citizenship Seminar in Ottawa each March or
April and is attended by fifty-five delegates. Through tours of Parliament Hill and the
Supreme Court, a viewing of Question Period, a Parliamentary Luncheon and sessions on
debating and other topical issues, delegates learn about parliamentary democracy and what
it means to be a Canadian citizen.
Canadian Studies
Program
Produced by Canadian Heritage. There are a number of learning materials, for use at any
educational level, including continuing education, or for the general public, in specific
content areas considered to be underdeveloped or neglected in the field of Canadian
studies. Through the Youth Participation program, young people are given the opportunity
to increase their knowledge of Canadian society and its institutions and to encourage
their participation in their community.
Encounters
with Canada
Begun by the Council for Canadian Unity in 1982, Encounters with Canada, is a Canadian
studies program that offers nine different one-week programs of Canadian studies at the
Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa. The program is aimed at students aged 15 to 17,
and allows students from different backgrounds and regions to meet, get to know one
another, discover their country and gain a better understanding of Canada's major
institutions.
Forum for Young
Canadians
"Each year, the Forum for Young Canadians brings more than 500 senior high school and
CEGEP students from across Canada to the nation's capital to learn first hand how government works. It is a programme
of the Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government in Canada, a non-profit, non-partisan agency,
incorporated in 1975." (from the Info page)
Rotary Youth Exchange Programs
Offers an overview of the two types of exchange programs offered by the Rotary and FAQs
about the programs. As well, there is an application form for students and
information for host families.
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