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Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program

Twelfth Annual Report 2013 Internship

Ken Pontikes Director c/o Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 231 – 2405 Legislative Drive Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0B3 Tel: (306)374-3873 Fax: (306)787-0408 Email: [email protected]

November 19, 2013

The Honourable Dan D’Autremont

Speaker

Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

129 Legislative Building

Regina, Saskatchewan

S4S 0B3

Dear Mr. Speaker:

It is my honour to transmit to you, the Twelfth Annual Report of

the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program (2013).

I want to thank you and all Members of the Legislative Assembly

for your support of this very important program. I also want to

thank the Members who worked with the Interns and assisted in

this learning experience.

Sincerely,

Ken Pontikes

Director


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2013 SLIP Annual Report

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Overview of the Program The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program (SLIP) provides four senior university students

or recent graduates with an opportunity to experience the day-to-day operations of the

Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Interns are paired with elected members of the

Assembly who serve as mentors and provide a practical perspective on the role and work of

MLAs. During their seven-month internship, participants are assigned for approximately three

months with an MLA from the government caucus and for another similar period with an MLA

from the opposition caucus.

In addition to the practical experience provided through the MLA mentors, the Program

contains significant academic components. The interns receive six academic course-credits at

either the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina. These credits are

determined through evaluations of the interns’ participation during the Program and through

the preparation of individual research projects and group reports on assigned activities and

travel experiences. The travel experiences include visiting parliaments and legislative assemblies

in other jurisdictions in order to allow for comparisons with their internship experiences in

Saskatchewan.

Contact Information

Further information about the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program can be obtained

from the Program’s website at: www.legassembly.sk.ca/internship. Also, the Program’s

Director, Ken Pontikes, can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected] or by mail at:


c/o Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

231 – 2405 Legislative Drive

Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0B3


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2013 Highlights

Four interns participated in the eleventh internship under the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program. Since 2002, 51 university students have participated

in the Program.

Three Members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan volunteered to serve

as internship mentors for the first time. Since 2002, 55 former and current

Members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan have participated as mentors

for interns.

The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program Advisory Committee approved

several changes to the process and criteria for selecting interns:

Membership on the Selection Committee was revised to replace “former

speakers” with “former members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan”;

Eligibility criteria for Saskatchewan Legislative Interns have been expanded to include permanent residents, in addition to Canadian citizens;

The Program’s current application of non-partisanship principles in selecting

Saskatchewan Legislative Interns was re-affirmed; and

The eligibility of “recent graduates” has been clarified to require that

undergraduate and graduate students who have received a university degree and

have not continued with further university studies can only apply within 18

months after receiving their most recently-awarded university degree.

The interns visited La Ronge and Stanley Mission in April as part of the annual

“northern tour”.

The comparative-study tour was undertaken in two components – Ottawa in May and the British Isles (Edinburgh, Dublin, and London) in June and July.

As part of the internship’s community-service component, the interns volunteered in

the after-school program at the Rainbow Youth Centre in Regina. They developed

and delivered a component of the Centre’s annual “Amazing Youth Race” activity.

The sixth annual SLIP Steak Night event raised $945 to enhance the interns’ out-of-country travel experiences.


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2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Interns

SIMON HUTTON was born and raised in Yorkton. He graduated from

Yorkton Regional High School in 2008. During this time, he enjoyed playing

volleyball, badminton, and track and earned a number of awards for his

participation. He was also involved with minor hockey and lacrosse, medaling

at provincial competitions on several occasions. In addition to sports, he was

a founding member of the school’s guitar club and enjoyed performing music

both for school and community events. During his final high school year, he

embarked on a number of travel opportunities, including a trip to France and

Italy and a one-week trip to Ottawa through the Encounters with Canada Program. He was on

the honour roll throughout high school, and having completed the French Immersion program,

earned a bilingual diploma upon his graduation.

After completing high school, Simon spent a year studying at Briercrest College and Seminary.

He used this opportunity to further his knowledge in the fields of music, business, and the arts,

while also rounding out his understanding of Biblical Studies.

Simon has been a student at the University of Saskatchewan since 2009, focusing his studies on

a Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in political studies and a minor in economics. He has

also held the position of senior representative for the Arts and Science Students’ Union and has

worked as a telephone surveyor for the Social Science Research Laboratory at the University of

Saskatchewan. He has earned a place on the Dean’s Honours List for several semesters.

Simon has been a volunteer with the Open Door Society since 2010. He has been meeting

weekly with a refugee from Nepal and has assisted elementary students at École St. Gerard in

Saskatoon with French activities.


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Every summer since completing high school, he worked as a tree planter for Nata Reforestation

and Management Inc. in northern British Columbia. This past season, he was recognized as one

of the highest producing planters in the camp. Simon has also spent a good portion of the past

several summers working as a camp counselor in the Qu’Appelle Valley and assisting his father

in the construction of a house which has recently become their new residence.

Simon convocated in the fall of 2013 from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of

Arts degree (high honours in political studies). His plans for the future involve pursuing a

Master’s degree in international studies.

For leisure, Simon likes listening to music, as well as playing the guitar, mandolin, ukulele or any

other stringed instrument he can find. When he isn’t outdoors hiking, sailing, or jogging, Simon

enjoys cooking, reading, movies, Wikipedia, origami and sharing a cup of coffee and good

conversation with friends.

MICHELLE NEUFELD was born in Rosthern, but was raised in Saskatoon.

After working for a few years, she returned to school and graduated in 2007 from Nutana Collegiate in Saskatoon.

Following completion of high school, she entered the youth care worker

program offered by SIAST and graduated in 2008 with a certificate. The youth

care program is where she was first introduced to the world of non-profit

organizations, something in which she now has a keen interest.

While completing her youth care worker certificate, Michelle worked with female youth at the

Salvation Army Bethany Home. During much of her university career, she was employed as a

child care worker at a fitness facility. She also worked at the Canadian Deafblind Association,

assisting disadvantaged individuals with daily living and with implementing routines to optimize

their independence, wherever possible.

Michelle convocated in the fall of 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in sociology,

with a minor in political studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Michelle participated in the

development of the Sociology Students’ Union. She has also been a member of the Golden Key

International Honour Society.

“As I look back on my time as an intern, I can honestly say that this was a

valuable experience that has changed my understanding of politics and most likely

the career path I choose to pursue. Amongst the many learning opportunities,

some of the skills I have developed from this program included the ability to read

and interpret the Public Accounts, Auditor’s reports and other governmental

financial documents, preparing briefing notes, planning travel arrangements for a

group both nationally and internationally; working cooperatively as part of a team;

and developing a basic understanding of Saskatchewan’s legislative system.”

(Simon Hutton, 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Intern)


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While at university, she has been a survey interviewer with the Social Responsibility Research

Laboratory. She has participated in interviewing students, conducting research, and developing

recommendations for the Binge Drinking Prevention Committee, later renamed “What’s Your

Cap?” This student run initiative aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the

overconsumption of alcohol.

In a volunteer capacity, she has been the Fairy Godmother Program Coordinator for The

Princess Shop in Saskatoon. The Fairy Godmother Program is a mentorship program in which

young women are matched with established women who serve as positive role models.

Michelle interviewed participants for the matching process, planned monthly activities and

remained in regular contact with each match in the program to provide support in relationship

building.

On her free time, Michelle enjoys time with family and friends. She has a six year old son who

wants to be an author, an astronaut and a builder. She will be married next year gaining both a

husband and 10 year old step son. Her getaways include lane swimming, yoga, and going to the

lake in the summer.

JENNA ORBAN was born and raised in Regina. She graduated with

honours from Winston Knoll Collegiate in 2009. During her high school

years, she was actively involved in the fine arts, including school plays, musicals

and various vocal ensemble groups. Through her involvement in the vocal jazz

ensemble, she earned two leadership awards and the Director's Choice award

in her grade 12 year. A high school trip to Italy and France instilled her

passion and keen interest in the global community and travel. She credits her

grade 12 social studies teacher for enhancing her interest in politics that

ultimately set the groundwork for her decided career path.

After graduation in 2009, Jenna began her studies at the University of Regina as a pre-journalism

major. After taking several political science courses, her interests narrowed to politics, which

prompted her to pursue a degree in political science, with a certificate in international affairs.

Throughout her university studies, she's volunteered as a University of Regina ambassador.

Her duties include organizing campus events to promote the University and leading campus

tours. In 2011, she was awarded the Top 10 Ambassador Award. Her volunteer work

“Going into the internship, I thought that my experience would be more work-related. While this was part of it, what I did not expect was the way that my

mind would expand over the seven-month period. My world view has changed

positively as a result and I have more confidence in myself now than I ever had

before. The people that I have encountered during this time have been so

inspirational. Their experiences and wisdom have not only taught me about

alternative ways to view my career path, but just how I live my life in general.”

(Michelle Neufeld, 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Intern)


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continued as an Ambassador Leader where she coordinated various activities, including

preparation for events, training new ambassadors, and teaching seminars on student leadership.

From 2009-2013, Jenna had been employed by a local bath and body boutique where she was

able to both work and pamper herself throughout her busy semesters! Starting in the summer

of 2012, Jenna began working as a recruitment assistant with UR International Recruitment and

Admissions at the University of Regina. Her interest in the global community, international

relations, and exploring other cultures make working for UR International fascinating and

rewarding. It allows her to gain experience in working on the world stage, as well as show off

her pride for Saskatchewan by promoting her home to prospective students from across the

globe.

Jenna plans to convocate in 2014. She then wishes to earn a certificate in public relations at the

University of Regina. Her future aspirations involve a career based on representing

Saskatchewan and Canada on the world stage. She would love to forge a career in foreign

policy, diplomacy, and immigration.

In her spare time, Jenna enjoys travelling throughout Canada, and would love to travel abroad

more frequently. When she isn't able to travel and explore different cities, she likes to explore

her own. Jenna likes to take in the culture of Regina at every opportunity by attending cultural

events, eating in the various unique restaurants, kayaking in Wascana Lake, and shopping in the

many different shops in the city. She also loves to camp, hike, swim and read a good book.

PAULA STECKLER was born and raised in Saskatoon. She attended Holy

Cross High School where she was on the Honour Roll for three years and

graduated with a bilingual diploma. She received a University of Saskatchewan

Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship. While in high school, she participated in

various groups and clubs, including the volleyball team in the ninth and tenth

grades and the Court of Queen’s Bench Mock Trials team which ended up in

second place. She also participated in a school excursion to Costa Rica.

Paula started her university career at the University of Saskatchewan in the sociology program.

In the fall of 2009, she and a close friend traveled to New Zealand for two months. While

touring the country, she had many memorable experiences, such as skydiving, bungee jumping,

swimming with sharks, and meeting many great people from all around the world.

“I can’t even begin to describe how much I have gained from this internship! From

being almost exclusively interested in international politics going into the internship,

SLIP has reignited my interest in my own province. Through the program, I was

able to gain insight into Saskatchewan politics from the most unique vantage point

possible. SLIP allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and take in experiences

that I never would have without the program.”

(Jenna Orban, 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Intern)


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After returning from her travels, Paula took a few political studies classes and fell in love with

politics. She is currently finishing a four-year Bachelor of Arts honours degree, majoring in

political studies.

During her university years, Paula has participated in several extra-curricular activities related

to political processes, such as serving as a Deputy Returning Officer during the 2011 federal

election, as a telephone surveyor for the Social Responsibility Research Laboratory’s “Taking

the Pulse of Saskatchewan” project which analyzed the results of the 2011 provincial election,

and as a research assistant for a political studies professor at the University of Saskatchewan.

Each activity has taught her more about the political system and has fuelled her passion for

politics.

Paula’s most personally-satisfying achievement was her work with Women in the Legislature

(WiL) program. WiL is a student-lead program which aims to develop awareness regarding the

under-representation of women in politics and strives to inspire in women an interest in

governance and encourages them to become active in political life. Paula was both a co-founder

of the program and its Director of Communications and Public Affairs. WiL’s main event was a

trip in 2012 with 20 female students to the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina where they

attended Question Period and listened to female MLAs and civil servants speak about their

experiences in politics. Paula was the emcee and helped to plan both the opening and main

events. Some of her fondest memories of university are attending WiL’s meetings with other

like-minded women.

In the future, Paula hopes to work for a few years before going back to University to receive

her Certificate in Public Relations.

“The skills that I have learned from this program will help me transition from

university to the career world. I have learned how to create a briefing note, how

bills are passed, how to write a professional email and letter, how committees

work, and much, much more. While obtaining a degree, I always worried if I

would be able to get a job after school, but with the skills and connections that I

have made through this program, I know that I will be able to obtain a job in the

career I want.”

(Paula Steckler, 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Intern)


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2013 Legislative Mentors

The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program thanks the following Members of the

Legislative Assembly who volunteered their time to serve as mentors to the 2012 Interns.

Without their participation and leadership, this Program would not be possible.

Top Row (Left to Right):

Jennifer Campeau, Saskatoon Fairview; Danielle Chartier, Saskatoon Riversdale; David Forbes, Saskatoon

Centre; Warren McCall, Regina Elphinstone-Centre

Bottom Row (Left to Right):

Rob Norris, Saskatoon Greystone; Cathy Sproule, Saskatoon Nutana; Warren Steinley, Regina Walsh

Acres: Nadine Wilson, Saskatchewan Rivers

Since 2002, 55 former and current Members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan have

mentored Saskatchewan Legislative Interns. This year, three MLA mentors – Jennifer Campeau,

Rob Norris, and Warren Steinley – participated in the Program for the first time. Warren

McCall served as a mentor to his seventh intern and David Forbes to his sixth intern. Nadine

Wilson mentored her third intern. Danielle Chartier and Cathy Sproule each participated in

the Program with their second intern.

For a complete list of MLA mentors since the inception of the Program, please refer to the

Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program’s website: www.legassemby.sk.ca/internship.


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Components of the 2013 Program

Orientation Component

The Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly organized orientation meetings for the

interns. Most of these meetings took place during the first two weeks of the internship.

The interns met with the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield (Lieutenant Governor of

Saskatchewan) and the Honourable Dan D’Autremont (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of

Saskatchewan). The interns also met with staff and officers of the Legislative Assembly,

representatives of the government and opposition caucuses, the news media, and central

agencies in executive government. The interns also met with former Saskatchewan Legislative

Interns who talked about their internship experiences and provided suggestions on how to

maximize the current interns’ experience.

A list of the people who met with the interns as part of the orientation component is provided

in Appendix B.

Core Component

The interns began their assignments (“term one”) with four members of the Legislative

Assembly (two from the government caucus and two from the opposition caucus) on January

21, 2012. These assignments continued until April 19, 2012. The interns were then reassigned

(“term 2”) to another four members from the other side of the House (two from the

government caucus and two from the government caucus). The second term assignments

concluded on July 19, 2012.

Members of the Legislative Assembly from both caucuses volunteer each year to serve as

mentors to the Saskatchewan Legislative Interns. Written mentorship proposals are prepared

by each MLA. After a meeting between the interns and the volunteer MLA mentors from each

caucus, the interns decide on the pairing of each intern to each mentor. The 2013 interns and

MLA mentors were paired (first term and second term) as follows:


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Simon Hutton: David Forbes (Opposition MLA Saskatoon Centre)

Warren Steinley (Government MLA Regina Walsh Acres)

Michelle Neufeld: Rob Norris (Government MLA Saskatoon Greystone)

Cathy Sproule (Opposition MLA Saskatoon Nutana)

Jenna Orban: Jennifer Campeau (Government MLA Saskatoon Fairview)

Warren McCall (Opposition MLA Regina Elphinstone-Centre)

Paula Steckler: Danielle Chartier (Opposition MLA Saskatoon Riversdale)

Nadine Wilson (Government MLA Saskatchewan Rivers)

During their assignment to private members, the interns were given opportunities to

accompany their assigned members to meetings, conferences, and consultations. The following

is a partial list of the organizations in Saskatchewan that individual interns visited with their

assigned mentor:

Aboriginal Youth Task Force

AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan

Federal Privacy Commissioner, Presentation

Canadian Mental Health Association

Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Conference

Good Food Junction Co-op

Intercultural Dialogue Institute

Petroleum Technology Research Institute

Quint Development Corporation

Regina Education and Action on Child Hunger

Regina Open Door Society

Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission

Saskatoon Fire Department, Fire Hall No. 1

Saskatoon Mothers’ Centre Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Provincial Women’s Curling Championship

St. Mark School

Thom Collegiate Grade 12 Native Studies, Presentation

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

The interns also visited constituency offices and experienced the work that MLAs do to address

the concerns and interests of their constituents. All expenses incurred by the interns in

participating in these events and activities were paid by the Program.

Academic Component

The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program provides interns with six academic credits

towards an undergraduate degree, through its recognition as a course at the University of

Saskatchewan (Political Studies 482.6) and the University of Regina (Political Science 480).

Interns are required to register in one of these courses in order to participate in the Program.

In addition to the course credits, enrolment in these courses provides each intern with student

benefits, such as liability insurance, Workers’ Compensation coverage, and health benefits.


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At the end of the internship, each intern received a grade which recognized his or her

participation in the program. Each intern’s final grade was determined by the director, based

on the following weighting:

Grading Component Weighting

Factor (%)

Evaluation of several individually-prepared research projects on

topics pertaining to legislative processes, public policy, politics or

public administration

50

Evaluation of a jointly-prepared report on the interns’ comparative-

study (out-of-province) trip

20

Evaluation of each intern’s activities with his or her assigned MLA

10

Evaluation of the interns’ joint participation in a community-based

activity in a volunteer capacity

10

Evaluation of each intern’s completion of assigned administrative

duties relating to their internship

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With respect to the research projects, the interns prepared briefing notes and commentaries on municipal issues identified from resolutions discussed during the 2013 conventions of the

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and the Saskatchewan Association of

Rural Municipalities (SARM) and on provincial issues debated during the spring session of the

Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly. They prepared a joint report on their observations during

their tour of communities in northern Saskatchewan. The interns completed a questionnaire

that evaluated, at the end of the internship experience, their understanding of democratic

institutions, roles, and responsibilities pertaining to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

Intern Development Component

The intern development component is undertaken through a special fund (“intern development

fund”), which is supported by university, corporate, and organizational sponsors, as well as

donations from individuals. The fund is administratively managed by the University of

Saskatchewan.

In-Province Meetings and Events

The intern development fund is used to support special projects that are identified by the

interns to enhance their experience in the Program. These projects include transportation and

accommodation costs related to the interns’ travel to other jurisdictions, as well as attendance

at workshops, conferences, meetings, and consultations with major organizations and with

people in leadership positions from various sectors of Saskatchewan. The interns are

responsible for all of the logistical arrangements associated with these projects.

In 2013, the interns’ in-province experiences included attending the following conventions,

meetings, and events as observers/visitors:


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Diamond Jubilee Award Ceremony, Government House

Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Lectures:

Richard Vengroff, Fulbright Research Chair, Carleton University

Bruce Wallace, Editor, Policy Options magazine

John Wilkins, Executive in Residence, Schulich School of Business, York University

New Democratic Party, Leadership Convention

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Convention

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, Conference

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, Convention

The 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Interns were also provided the opportunity to meet with

the following community and political leaders:

Current and former Provincial Political Representatives

Mr. Lorne Calvert, former Premier of Saskatchewan

Hon. Ken Cheveldayoff, Minister of the Environment

Hon. June Draude, Minister of Social Services

Hon. Dustin Duncan, Minister of Health

Hon. Tim McMillan, Minister of Energy and Resources

Mr. Roy Romanow, former Premier of Saskatchewan Hon. Christine Tell, Minister responsible for Corrections and Policing

Hon. Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan

Hon. Gordon Wyant, Minister of Justice and Attorney General

Provincial Government Deputy Ministers

Mr. Kenneth Acton, Deputy Minister of Social Services

Mr. Kent Campbell, Deputy Minister of the Economy

Mr. Doug Moen, Deputy Minister to the Premier

Municipal leaders and officials:

Mayor Don Atchison, City of Saskatoon

Ms. Heather Eby, Councillor, City of Moose Jaw

Mr. Troy Hagen, Chief, Regina Police Service

Mayor Deb Higgins, City of Moose Jaw

Mr. Mike O’Donnell, Councillor, City of Regina

Mr. Clive Weighill, Chief, Saskatoon Police Service

Northern Saskatchewan Tour

Between April 2 and 5, 2013, the interns visited La Ronge and Stanley Mission in northern

Saskatchewan. During their visit, they met with the following individuals:

Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, Stanley Mission First Nation

Councillor Gordon Hardlotte, Stanley Mission First Nation

Captain Rob Pacey Jr., Firefighter, La Ronge Fire Department

Mr. Dennis Renaud, Manager, Northern Air Operations

Councillor John P. Roberts, Stanley Mission First Nation

Councillor Rachael Steinke, Town of La Ronge

Mayor Thomas Sierzycki, Northern Town of La Ronge


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Some of the policy issues the interns explored during this brief tour of two northern

communities included:

The challenges of operating a fire department with part-time, on-call fire fighters,

The impact of forest fires on northern communities,

The challenges of preserving the Cree language among children and young people,

Policing and justices issues,

Resource development, northern employment, and revenue sharing with northern communities,

Shortages of skilled labourers and tradespersons among northern residents,

The requirements for operating a northern air tanker fleet to fight northern forest fires, and

The availability of services for addictions and mental health.

Northern Air Stanley Mission

“La Ronge Welcomes You”

A copy of the interns’ joint report on their 2013 tour into northern Saskatchewan is available

by contacting the Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

“Saskatchewan is so vast that it can be easy to forget about the northern half of

our beautiful province. The perspective of the north can vary drastically from that

of the south and some of the issues that are dealt with there can include some of

the things that we take for granted in more southern and developed areas.”

(Michelle Neufeld, 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Intern)


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Out-of-Province Experiences

An important element of the Program’s intern development component is the comparative-

study tour which involves the interns’ travel to other jurisdictions. The purpose of this tour is

to allow the interns to compare legislative and government processes against those which they

have observed and experienced in Saskatchewan. The tour is organized by the interns and is

funded through the intern development fund and through additional fund-raising undertaken by

them.

In 2013, the interns’ comparative-study tour was divided into separate Canadian and

international trips. The Canadian trip occurred from May 20 to 25, 2013, and involved

meetings in Ottawa. The international trip occurred from June 23 to July 8, 2013 and involved

stops in Edinburgh (Scotland), London (England) and Dublin (Ireland). A list of meetings and

events attended by the interns during their tour is provided in Appendices B and C.

The interns have filed a report on their tours. Their report provides comparative observations

on how the parliament and governments in Saskatchewan, Canada, the United Kingdom,

Scotland, and Ireland are addressing the following policy issues:

CO2 emissions and climate change,

Constitutional reform, including independence referenda,

Parliamentary reform, including the role, powers, and membership of upper houses in a

bicameral legislative system,

Women’s participation in parliamentary systems,

Women’s rights, and

International political issues, including the role of the Commonwealth.

A copy of the interns’ report can be accessed by contacting the Office of the Clerk of the

Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

As part of the international portion of the 2013 comparative-study tour, the interns flew to

Europe by charter flight from Edmonton. These flight arrangements provided the interns with

an opportunity to tour the Alberta Legislative Building.

“As we look back at our comparative-study tours to Ottawa and British Isles, it is

clear that the meetings and events we participated in have improved our

understanding of Canadian politics. We have been reminded that there are many

ways for democratic governments to operate and that each one has its strengths

and limitations. Although the Canadian system is not perfect, this internship has

affirmed that we live in an incredible country, with a governing system worth being

proud of.”

(2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Interns)


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Community-Services Component

Each year, the Saskatchewan Legislative Interns are required to participate in a community-

based activity in a volunteer capacity. In addition to providing personal support, the interns

have an opportunity to learn about the objectives, structure, administration, challenges, and

successes associated with a community event or organization.

The 2013 interns chose the Rainbow Youth Centre in Regina for the community-services

component of their internship. For over thirty years, the Centre has provided programs to

young people between the ages of eleven and twenty-five years. Its programs include a

supervised after-school program, housing and youth skills programs, support programs for

young parents, and skills development and employment programs.

The interns learned about the how Centre’s programs are having an impact on the community

it serves. They also learned about the financial and infrastructure challenges facing the

organization.

Twice during their internship, the 2013 interns volunteered their time to support the Centre’s

after-school drop-in program (“Youth C.A.R.E. Program”). This program provides young

people between the ages of 11 and 19 with supervised access to computers, movies, sports, and

social intervention. It offers a fun, safe, and positive environment that might not be available to

them at home. The interns were given the opportunity to meet and join in activities with the

youth participants and volunteers involved in this program.

The interns also developed and delivered a component of the Centre’s annual “Amazing Youth

Race”. Through clues and puzzles developed by the interns, this component provided an

opportunity for participants to explore and learn about the Legislative Building and Saskatchewan. It also provided the interns with a greater understanding of the educational

challenges facing many of the young people the Centre serves.

“It was interesting for us to see the different strategies the Rainbow Youth Center

used to attract inner-city youth. The positive influences that these children and

young people are given through organizations like the Rainbow Youth Centre

cannot be overstated. This organization is playing a critical role in the wellbeing of

these students to ensure they receive healthy support to prepare them for

adulthood.”

(2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Interns)


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We thank Sandra Pfeifer, Rainbow Youth Centre’s Youth C.A.R.E Program Coordinator for her

participation and assistance with this component of the 2013 internship.

Administrative Component

The interns perform various administrative duties pertaining to the operation of the Program.

These duties vary from year to year depending on the Program’s administrative requirements

which cannot be otherwise provided through its existing support.

The following duties were assigned to the 2013 interns:

Simon Hutton Interns’ administration

Arranging the comparative-study tour Michelle Neufeld Arranging the tour of northern Saskatchewan

Arranging community-service and fund-raising events Jenna Orban Facilitating communications with former interns, including

preparing the first draft of the Alumni Report

Promotion of the program generally and potential

internship applicants

Paula Steckler Arranging in-province meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. with organizations and individuals

Administering a communications strategy for the Program,

including managing correspondence on behalf of all interns

While individual interns assumed lead responsibility for managing a specific administrative duty,

all interns were expected to assist their colleagues to ensure that the activities associated with

these duties contributed to the Program’s overall success.

2013 Special Events

Each year since 2007, the Saskatchewan Legislative Interns have organized a SLIP steak night or

barbeque event which provides an opportunity for Members of the Legislative Assembly and

officials of the Assembly to have an informal supper with current and former interns and other

supporters of the Program. The net proceeds from this event are used by the interns to enhance their experience during their comparative-study tour. The money can be used to

finance entry to museums, side-tours to significant points of interest, or attendance at cultural

or sporting events occurring at the time of the tour.

On April 30, 2013, this year’s steak-night fund-raiser has held

at Bushwakker Brewing Company in Regina. After expenses,

the event generated net proceeds of $944.50.

The interns used the proceeds from this event to fund

activities such as the Haunted Walk in Ottawa, tours of the

Edinburgh Castle and the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and


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in London, visits to the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio for Jenna and Paula, and tickets for

the play, “The Woman in Black”, for Simon and Michelle.

We thank Grant Frew, Promotions Manager for Bushwakker Brewing Company, for his

assistance in organizing this event.

Alumni Support and Engagement

An alumni newsletter, known as the Alumni Report, is published annually by the Program and is

distributed to all former interns. It is also posted on SLIP’s website. The 2013 edition of the

Alumni Report was published in November 2013.

The annual newsletter provides an on-going link between former interns and the Program.

Alumni are profiled in the newsletter. Through their accomplishments, we are able to promote

the career-development potential of the Program to students and potential sponsors.

Partnerships

The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program partnered with the

Saskatchewan Teachers Institute on Parliamentary Democracy so that the

2013 interns could participate in a joint briefing session provided by the Court

of Queen’s Bench. The interns also participated in the Institute’s mock

Parliament educational session in the Legislative Chamber. The Institute is a

professional development program provided to Saskatchewan’s teachers.

Finances

Allocation of Funding

Core Program

The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan provides funding for scholarships for four

Saskatchewan Legislative Interns ($14,000 each in 2013), for all expenses incurred by these

interns during their mentorship with private members of the Assembly, and for the honorarium

and expenses of the Program’s director.

Intern Development

Most of the funding for the intern-development component of the Saskatchewan Legislative

Internship Program is generated through initiatives and requests undertaken by the Program’s

director and other supporters. Another source of intern-development funding is obtained

through direct application by the interns to financial programs that support student travel

experiences, such as those offered by the Program.


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Funders and Sponsors

Funders and sponsors of the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program have been

categorized according the amount and use of their contributions. The following are the

sources of funding for all components of the 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program:

Financial Partners


The Cooperators Group

University of Regina

University of Saskatchewan

Corporate Sponsors

First Canadian Title

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)

Travel CUTS (University of Saskatchewan

Program Sponsors

Canadian Study of Parliament Group

CMA Canada (Saskatchewan)

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

Saskatchewan Transportation Company

Intern Sponsors

Department of History, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan

Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina (Goldman Travel Fund)

Donors

Kyle Toffan, 2005 Saskatchewan Legislative Intern


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We are pleased to welcome two new corporate sponsors in 2013. The sponsors are

Saskatchewan Transportation Company and Certified Management Accountants

(Saskatchewan).

The Saskatchewan Transportation Company provided bus passes for our interns to use when

travelling outside of Regina. CMA Canada (Saskatchewan) covered the registration fees for our interns to attend a briefing breakfast and presentation by the Minister of Finance on the 2013

Saskatchewan budget.

2012-13 Financial Statements

The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program’s statement of revenues and expenses for the

period from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013, inclusive, has been provided in Appendix

A of this report. The Program’s finances are administered through three funds. The core

program is funded by the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. The funding received from

financial partners, corporate sponsors, and donors for the intern development is administered

by the University of Saskatchewan. A credit union account has been established to manage the

interns’ fund-raising activities.

During 2012-13, the three funds realized revenues of $102,015 and expenses of $102,372, for

an overall deficit of $357. In comparison, the 2011-12 fiscal year ended with an overall surplus

of $209.

In 2013, two extraordinary expenses were incurred. A $3,500 special-needs allowance was

provided to one of the interns to support her day-care requirements when she relocated to

Regina from Saskatoon with a young child. Administrative expenses were higher than in

previous years because the four laptop computers provided to the interns to use during their

internship (and subject to confidentiality measures to support the needs of the Program) were

replaced.


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The balance sheet at September 30, 2013 for the intern development fund, and the interns’

fund-raising account has also been provided in Appendix A. The core component of the

Program is fully funded by the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and as such, ends each year

without a surplus or a deficit. The intern development fund has been in existence since the

Program began and had an accumulated surplus of $14,013 as at September 30, 2013. The

interns’ fund-raising account ended the year with cash of $321 and a credit-union membership

share of $5. The combined accumulated surplus for all funds was $14,249 on September 30,

2013; this compares with $14,606 on September 30, 2012.

Governance

Memorandum of Agreement

The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship

Program exists through a memorandum of

agreement between the University of

Saskatchewan and the University of Regina.

The memorandum, signed in 2007, formalizes

the universities’ support for, and participation

in, the Program. The agreement articulates

the role of the director and the SLIP Advisory

Committee, the academic credits provided by

both universities to the Program’s interns, the

provision of liability insurance coverage to the

interns, and the administration of the Intern

Development Fund.

Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program Advisory Committee

The program’s advisory committee provides governance for managing the Saskatchewan

Legislative Internship Program. The committee consists of the following individuals:

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

One representative from the University of Saskatchewan

One representative from the University of Regina

One representative from each of the Government and Opposition caucuses

The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

The Director of the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly serves as the chair of the committee.

The committee met once during the 2012-13 fiscal year. During this meeting, the Committee

made the following decisions:


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Membership on the Selection Committee was revised to replace “former speakers”

with “former Members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan”; two former MLAs

chosen by the government caucus and two former MLAs chosen by the opposition

caucus will be available to serve in the two positions identified for former MLAs on the

Selection Committee; each year one former MLA from the individuals chosen by the

government caucus and the one former MLA from the individuals chosen by the

opposition caucus would be invited to serve on the Selection Committee; former MLAs

would be chosen by each caucus for a three-year period.

Eligibility criteria for Saskatchewan Legislative Interns have been expanded to include

permanent residents, in addition to Canadian citizens.

The Program’s current application of non-partisanship principles in selecting Saskatchewan Legislative Interns was reviewed and affirmed.

The definition of “recent graduate” for undergraduate and graduate students who have received a university degree and have not continued with further university studies was

clarified. To apply for a Saskatchewan Legislative Internship, graduates must have

received their degree no longer than 18 months prior to submitting their application.

Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program Selection Committee

Applications for the internships are accepted from university students and recent graduates

who identify Saskatchewan as their permanent residence. Each year, the current interns take a

lead responsibility for promoting the Program to students.

All SLIP applications are reviewed by the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program’s

Selection Committee which creates a short-list of applicants who will be considered for the

Program, conducts interviews of the short-listed applicants, and makes the decisions on the

applicants who will be offered internship positions. The decisions of this Committee are final

and are not subject to review or reconsideration by funders, sponsors, elected members of the

Legislative Assembly or any other body or program or other elected or appointed bodies who

participate with the Program.

The members of the Selection Committee are nominated by various university, administrative,

and caucus bodies associated with the Program. After nomination to the committee, the

members are not accountable to these bodies, but rather to the Program and to ensuring that

the best possible applicants are offered internship positions.

The members of the SLIP Selection Committee who selected the 2013 interns were:

Dr. Joseph Garcea, Head, Department of Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Tom McIntosh, Professor of Political Science, University of Regina

Ms. Monique Lovatt, Manager, Interparliamentary Relations and Protocol, Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Mr. Ken Pontikes, Director, Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program

Mr. Regan Reese Seidler, 2012 Saskatchewan Legislative Intern


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The SLIP Director served as the chair of this committee.

The 2013 interns were selected during the Program’s 2011-12 fiscal year. Another selection

committee was established in 2012-13 to select the 2014 interns. The 2014 Saskatchewan

Legislative Interns are:

Ms. Kaytlyn Criddle, University of Regina

Mr. Dustan Hlady, University of Regina

Ms. Taylor-AnneYee, University of Saskatchewan

Mr. Dipo Ziwa, University of Regina

Officers and Staff

The Hon. Dan D’Autremont, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, serves as

the honourary patron of the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program. He is also the chair

of the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program Advisory Committee.

Mr. Ken Pontikes serves as the director of the Program and chair of the Saskatchewan

Legislative Internship Program Selection Committee. Mr. Pontikes has been appointed to the director position by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. This appointment is made by the

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, based on a joint recommendation of the University of

Saskatchewan and the University of Regina and following a review by the SLIP Advisory

Committee. Mr. Pontikes is serving in his third term as director, with the appointment

continuing until October 31, 2014.

The Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program does not directly employ any staff. Staff

support is provided through the universities and the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. The

staff support for 2013 was provided by the following individuals:

Ken Pontikes, Professional Affiliate, University of Saskatchewan

Monique Lovatt, Manager of Interparliamentary Relations and Protocol, Office of the Clerk

of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Blair Pisio, Administrative Officer and Graduate Student Program Co-ordinator,

Department of Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan.

Acknowledgements

Many individuals support and assist with the operations of the Saskatchewan Legislative

Internship program. Among the most important are the government and opposition caucuses

who allow the interns to work within their offices each year and the individual members of the

Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan who volunteer to mentor an intern over a three-month

period. SLIP is fortunate to have the support of MLAs on both sides of the House who are

willing to share their knowledge and experiences with the interns.

Several people provided organizational advice and assistance to the interns with respect to the

comparative-study tours. In particular, we want to thank the following:


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Ottawa Catherine Edimo, Program Administrator, Parliamentary Internship Program

Melissa Moore, Intern, Parliamentary Internship Program

Edinburgh Mary Riddell, Assistant Clerk/Chief Executive

Dublin Lorna Cahalin, Department of Inter-Parliamentary Affairs and Travel

London Luseane Chesham, Executive Assistant to Secretary-General, Commonwealth

Parliamentary Association

Neil Day, Desk Officer, Canada Desk Officer, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Zac Mead, International Relations Officer, Overseas Office, House of Commons

Geneviè Samson, Program Assistant, High Commission of Canada

Finally, we thank our 2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Interns who participated in the Program in

a non-partisan manner and who respected the need to protect the confidentiality of the

information they handled. They were excellent representatives of the Program and of our

province during meetings and events in Canada and the British Isles. We extend our best

wishes to Simon, Michelle, Jenna, and Paula in their future endeavours.


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Parliament Hill Rideau Hall

Scottish Parliament Chamber Edinburgh Castle

Irish Seanad Westminster


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Appendix A

SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

INTERN DEVELOPMENT FUND AND INTERNS’ FUND-RAISING ACCOUNT

Balance Sheet

September 30, 2013

Assets

Cash $ 235.60

Due from University of Saskatchewan (Note 1) 14,013.33

Total Assets $ 14,248.93

Accumulated Surplus

Intern Development $ 14,013.33

Interns’ Fund-raising Account (Note 2) 235.60 $ 14,248.93

Accumulated Surplus $ 14,248.93

Statement of Revenues and Expenses

Core Program, Intern Development, and Interns’ Fund-raising

For the Period from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013

2012-13 2011-12

Core

Program

Intern

Develop-

ment

Interns’

Fund-Raising

Total Total

Revenues

Legislative Assembly of Sask. $ 81,494.27 $ 81,494.27 $ 79,767.46

University of Regina $ 4,575.00 4,575.00 4,950.00

University of Saskatchewan 4,250.00 4,250.00 4,975.00

The Cooperators Group 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00

SGI 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,300.00

First Canadian Title 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Sask. Urban Municipalities Association 0 0 796.00

CMA Canada (Saskatchewan) 100.00 100.00 0

Donors 100.00 100.00 275.00

Interns’ Fund-raising (Note 2) $ 995.62 995.62 1,948.91

Interest Revenue 0.10 0.10 0.09

Total Revenues (Notes 2 and 3) $ 81,494.27 $ 19,525.00 $ 995.72 $ 102,014.99 $ 103,012.46

Expenses

Director – Honorarium $ 14,973.77 $ 14,973.77 $ 14,379.67

Interns – Scholarship 56,000.00 56,000.00 56,000.00

Travel – Director 1,667.89 1,667.89 2,485.52

Travel – Interns 2,358.81 $ 16,446.03 $ 932.00 19,736.84 27,720.88

Intern Selection (Note 4) 1,066.61 1,066.61 1,016.36

Administrative and Other Expenses 5,427.19 5,427.19 1,201.38

Special Needs Allowance (Note 5) 3,500.00 3,500.00 0

Interfund Transfer – Prior Year Surplus -208.56 208.56 0 0

Total Expenses $ 81,494.27 $ 19,737.47 $ 1,140.56 $ 102,372.30 $ 102,803.81

Surplus/(Deficit) Nil $ (212.47) $ (144.84) $ (357.31) $ 208.65


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Notes to Financial Statements:

1. All cash for the Intern Development Fund is being held, on behalf of the program, by the

University of Saskatchewan.

2. An account held by the Affinity Credit Union is used to manage the interns’ fund-raising

activities. The fund-raising activities include the annual steak night/barbecue. The funds

raised through these activities are used to finance various cultural and sporting events

occurring during the interns’ comparative-study tour. The fund-raising revenue for the

steak night is reported as net of the associated steak night expenses.

3. The Program received in-kind support from the Canadian Study of Parliament Group,

the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Association of Health

Organizations, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, the Saskatchewan

Transportation Company, the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, Travel

CUTS (University of Saskatchewan), and the University of Saskatchewan. The value of

this in-kind support is not included in the SLIP financial statements.

4. Intern selection expenses pertain to the travel, accommodation, and meal costs

associated with interviewing candidates for the 2014 internship. These costs were

incurred in 2013 by candidates and by members of the Program’s selection committee.

5. The Program offers a special needs allowance for interns whose participation in the

program involves expenses that would not be incurred by most students who apply for

an internship. Interns must request a special needs allowance which may be granted by

the Program Director to a maximum of $500 per month of the internship. In 2013, the

special needs allowance was applied towards child-care costs when one of the interns

relocated from Saskatoon to Regina with a young child.

6. All interns receive, on loan, a laptop computer to conduct their internship duties. The computers remain the property of the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program. All

information stored by the interns on the hard drives of these computers is removed at

the end of each term to support the Program’s confidentiality commitment to the two

caucuses participating in the Program. In 2013, the four computers available to the

interns were replaced.


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Appendix B


2013 ORIENTATION COMPONENT

During the orientation component of the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program, the

2013 Saskatchewan Legislative Interns met with the following people:

Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

Her Honour the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

Ms. Heather Salloum, Private Secretary and Executive Director


Office of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

Hon. Dan D’Autremont, Speaker

Legislative Assembly Service

Ms. Melissa Bennett, Legislative Librarian

Ms. Kathy Burianyk, Senior Committee Clerk

Ms. Michelle Giese, Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian

Mr. Vern Kawaleski, Special Constable

Ms. Pat Kolesar, Assistant Legislative Librarian

Ms. Iris Lang, Principal Clerk

Mr. Rob Park, Committee Clerk

Mr. Randy Pidhorodetsky, Network Analyst

Ms. Leslie Polsom, Director of Reference Services

Mr. Greg Putz, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

Mr. Kenneth Ring, Q.C., Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel

Mr. Maurice Riou, Special Constable

Ms. Holly Schafer, Network Analyst

Ms. Stacey Ursulescu, Committee Clerk

Caucus Operations

Ms. Carolyn Rebeyka, Interim Chief of Staff, Opposition Caucus

Mr. John Saltasuk, Chief of Staff, Government Caucus

Mr. Graham Stewart, Executive Director, House Business and Research, Government

Caucus

Officers of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Chief Electoral Officer

Mr. Michael Boda, Chief Electoral Officer

Mr. Daniel Bogdon, Communications Consultant

Mr. Dave Wilkie, Assistant Chief Electoral Officer

Children’s Advocate

Mr. Bob Pringle, Children’s Advocate


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Information and Privacy Commissioner

Mr. Gary Dickson, Information and Privacy Commissioner

Provincial Auditor

Ms. Bonnie Lysyk, Provincial Auditor

Provincial Ombudsman

Mr. Kevin Fenwick, Provincial Ombudsman

Ministries and Agencies of Government

Executive Council

Ms. Nancy Cherney, Senior Policy Advisor, Cabinet Planning Unit

Mr. Jason Quilliam, Chief of Protocol

Finance

Ms. Deanna Bergbusch, Executive Director, Planning, Reporting and Accountability

Branch

Public Service Commission

Ms. Karen Aulie, Assistant Chair, Human Resource Client Service and Support Division

Mr. Clarence Yam, Corporate Learning and Development Consultant, Talent

Development Branch

Other Participants

Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

Ms. Andrea Geisbauer, Manager of Outreach and Training

Mr. Jim Marshall, Senior Policy Fellow

Ms. Kathy McNutt, Associate Professor

Mr. Dan Perrins, Director of Outreach and Training

Dr. Ken Rassmussen, Associate Director

Saskatchewan Federation of Labour

Ms. Cara Banks, Executive Assistant

Mr. Larry Hubich, President

Mr. Heath Smith, Communications and Research Officer

Saskatchewan News Network

Mr. Murray Mandryk, Columnist, Regina Leader-Post and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix


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Appendix C


2013 COMPARATIVE-STUDY TOURS

During the 2013 comparative-study tours, the Saskatchewan Legislative Interns met with the

following people:

Ottawa

Parliamentarians of Canada

Mr. Dennis Bevington, Member of Parliament, Western Arctic

Ms. Jean Crowder, Member of Parliament, Nanaimo-Cowichan

Mr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault, Member of Parliament, Sherbrooke

Mr. Ralph Goodale, Member of Parliament, Wascana

Mr. Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament, Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre

Hon. Tom Mulcair, Leader of the Opposition

Hon. Andrew Scheer, Speaker

Mr. Brad Trost, Member of Parliament, Saskatoon Humboldt

Officers and Officials of Parliament

Ms. Audrey O’Brien, Clerk, House of Commons

Mr. Charles Robert, Principal Clerk of the Senate

Ms. Sarah Speevak, Legal Advisor, Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Mr. Kevin Vickers, Sergeant at Arms of the House of Commons

British High Commission (Ottawa)

Mr. Clive Wright, Head of Foreign Policy Team

Other Participants

Ms. Barbara Byers, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Labour Congress

Mr. Laurence Martin, Public Affairs Columnist, Globe and Mail

Ms. Laura Payton, Senior Online Writer, CBC

Ms. Laura Stone, Senior Web Coordinator, Global News

Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament

Ms. Mary Fee, Convener, Equal Opportunities Committee

Ms. Mary Dinsdale, Senior Assistant Clerk, Non-Government Bills Unit

Mr. Steve Farrell, Clerk, Infrastructure and Capital Investment

Ms. Joanna Hardy, Senior Assistant Clerk, Non-Government Bills Unit

Mr. Ken Hughes, Assistant Chief Executive

Mr. Jim Johnston, Clerk, Finance Committee

Mr. Alastair Macfie, Senior Assistant Clerk, Standards, Procedures, and Public

Appointments Committee

Mr. Andrew Mylne, Clerk, Referendum Committee

Ms. Katy Orr, Senior Assistant Clerk, European and External Relations Committee

Ms. Mary Riddell, Assistant Clerk/Chief Executive

Mr. David Simpson, Assistant Clerk, Chamber Desk


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Mr. Bill Thomson, Assistant Clerk/Chief Executive

Ms. Tracey White, Senior Assistant Clerk, Legislation Committee

Ms. Jane Williams, Clerk, Economy, Energy, and Tourism Committee

Dublin

Houses of Oireachtas

Ms. Lorna Cahalin, Department of Inter-Parliamentary Affairs and Travel

Mr. Kieran Coughlan, Clerk, Dáil and Secretary General

Ms. Patricia Doran, Principal Officer, House Services

Mr. Peter Finnegan, Assistant Secretary, Parliamentary Services

London

Officers and Officials of the Palace of Westminster

Ms. Liz Bolton, Second Clerk, Energy and Climate Change Select Committee

Ms. Megan Conway, Clerk, Legislation Office, House of Lords

Ms. Joanna Dodd, Clerk, Political and Constitutional Reform Committee

Ms. Mary Macleod, MP, Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group – Women in Parliament

Mr. Zac Mead, International Relations Officer, Overseas Office, House of Commons

Mr. Crispin Poyser, Clerk, Overseas Office, House of Commons

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Ms. Luseane Chesham, Executive Assistant to Secretary-General

Mr. Meenakshi Dhar, Assistant Director, Development and Planning

Mr. Andrew Imlach, Director of Communications

Mr. Joe Omorodion, Assistant Director, Finance and Administration

Dr. William F. Shija, Secretary General

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Mr. Neil Day, Desk Officer, Canada Desk Officer

Ms. Reena Dusila, Assistant Desk Officer, U.S. & Canada Teams

Mr. Theowan Gilmour, Children and Armed Conflict, Conflict Department

Ms. Helen Macleod, Overseas Territories Directorate

Mr. Matthew Puttick, Canadian Team Leader

Ms. Kate Thornley, Assistant Private Secretary to the Permanent Under-Secretary

Mr. Jagdeep Uberoi, Children and Armed Conflict, Conflict Department

Mr. Dan Wilson, Deputy Team Leader, Country Engagement, Climate Change and

Energy Department

High Commission of Canada

Mr. Douglas Scott Proudfoot, Minister-Counsellor, Political and Public Affairs

Ms. Geneviè Samson, Program Assistant

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