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Do you have plans to attend either the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Saint Paul University, Université du Québec en Outaouais, La Cité or Algonquin College?

If so, the opportunity below may be for you.

Each year, the House of Commons recruits 40 bilingual students graduating from high schools and CEGEPs from across Canada to participate in the House of Commons Page Program. Pages work directly on the floor of the House of Commons and are responsible for a wide range of tasks related to Chamber activities. This provides them with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Parliament by playing a role in the rich traditions of the Canadian parliamentary system .

The recruitment campaign for the 2023-2024 academic year is taking place from September 26 to November 6, 2022.

To be considered, candidates must:

• submit a curriculum vitae (maximum of two pages)
• submit a cover letter that includes detailed examples clearly demonstrating
  

October 19, 7:00-9:00 pm ET / 4-6 pm PT ONLINE

REGISTER HERE

Meet and learn from 20 U.S. admissions officers from the Western United States!

In a booth-style event, you will get to speak one-on-one with admissions representatives from 6 states in the western United States, representing diverse higher education institutions including community colleges, research universities, liberal arts colleges, graduate institutes, and more! You will also be able to attend webinars on various admissions and academic topics. This event is open to all students and educators in Canada and is free to attend.

Online Schedule:

7:00 pm EDT / 4:00 pm PDT – Visit booths and ask your questions

7:30 pm EDT / 4:30 pm PDT:

• “AdmissionTalk: The 2+2 Transfer Pathway”
• “AdmissionTalk: Graduate School Admissions”
• “RegionTalk: Study in the West”

8:00 pm EDT / 5:00 pm PDT – Visit booths and ask your questions

8:30 pm EDT / 5:30 PDT

• “StudentTalk: Dual Degree experience”
• “FacultyTalk:
  

Planning ahead for post-secondary? Consider attending in-person or virtual college and university information programs:

• In-Person Ontario College Information Program:
  • November 3, 5:30-7:30pm at Conestoga College Doon Campus
  • No registration required.

• University Virtual Information Sessions:
  • October 11, 5:00-8:00pm
  • November 9, 5:00-8:00pm
  • December 1, 5:00-8:00pm
  • Information and registration here: www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/virtual

• In-Person Regional Universities Fair:
  • October 25, 5:00-9:00pm at Bingemans Ballroom (425 Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener)
  • Information and registration here: https://www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/

Consider attending virtual or in-person Universities Fairs:

• Virtual Information Sessions:
  • October 11, 5:00-8:00pm
  • November 9, 5:00-8:00pm
  • December 1, 5:00-8:00pm
  • Information and registration here: www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/virtual

• In-Person Regional Universities Fair:
  • October 25, 5:00-9:00pm at Bingemans Ballroom (425 Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener)
  • Information and registration here: https://www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/

Have you completed the 40 hours of community service that are required to graduate high school?  If not, now is a good time to start thinking about them and getting the hours done.

Here are a couple of helpful links:

– Looking for volunteer opportunities?  https://www.volunteerwr.ca/

– Unsure of the guidelines around community service hours? https://stmary.wcdsb.ca/student-supports/guidance/community-service/

– Need to submit your completed hours? https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/APO015-01F