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Public Education and Outreach

Legislative Assembly Mission:

Legislative Assembly staff provide continuity and enduring non-partisan services, in a secure and orderly environment, to the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through: procedural advise, administrative support and information services.

Public Education & Outreach Vision:

B.C. citizens appreciate and are engaged in the parliamentary process through the education of the public about the institution of Parliament and the significance of B.C.'s Parliament Buildings.

Goals:

Goal 1: To building understanding and appreciation of the institution of Parliament amongst B.C. citizens through educational programs and outreach initiatives.

Goal 2: To make the B.C. institution of Parliament more approachable and accessible for the public by facilitating access to the legislative precinct and interaction with MLAs.

Goal 3: To increase visitor awareness of the history of the Parliament Buildings and the parliamentary process through informational programs, materials and outreach initiatives.

Services

• Tours - educational tours (from kindergarten to college level) or general public tours of the Parliament Buildings available through the Legislative Tour Office.
• Publications and Gifts - from brochures, posters, and books and an array of Legislative Assembly gifts.
• Discover Your Legislature - learn about the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia through interactive presentations and games.
• B.C. Legislative Internship Program - a six month program open to all Canadian university and B.C. university-college graduates to learn about the inner workings of our parliamentary system.
• Parliamentary Procedure Workshop - one-day workshops are offered to members of the public service to learn about the legislative and budgetary processes in the Legislative Assembly of B.C. and Cabinet decision-making.
• Information for Teachers - learn about the various programs and educational resources available through the Public Education & Outreach Office.
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