Every federal election, millions of Canadians head
to the polls to elect or “hire” our Members of Parliament –but what do we
hire them to do? What are the day-to-day
responsibilities and real-life challenges of the job? Follow Priya, a recently elected MP, as she goes about her day in Ottawa,
and find out how she balances her roles as
legislator, representative, and service
provider.
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This video is intended as an educational tool.For discussion questions, fun activities, and a glossary of key terms, download the Educator's Guide. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
This video was made possible with financial support from The Chawkers Foundation, The Churchill Society, and individual donors.
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