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Yorkton Students Get Firsthand Look at Our Democratic System of Government

Released on November 16, 2017

Grade 8 students from Columbia School in Yorkton are visiting the Saskatchewan Legislative Building today as part of a bi-annual educational program hosted by the Provincial Capital Commission.

A Day in the Legislative Assembly gives students a chance to see up close the democratic process in action and an opportunity to expand their knowledge about Saskatchewan’s history.

“Teaching young people about the history of Saskatchewan and about our democratic system of government is one of the many responsibilities of all members of the Legislative Assembly,” Rural and Remote Health Minister and Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit said.  “We have a duty not only to encourage students to learn about their province, but to help inspire the leaders of tomorrow by showing them how they can be involved in shaping their own future.”

Ottenbreit will introduce the students and their teachers in the Legislative Assembly on behalf of the Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Christine Tell.  The students will then observe Question Period before participating in a unique panel discussion led by Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Corey Tochor with a tour of the Legislative Building to follow.

“This is a terrific opportunity for Columbia School students to expand their knowledge of our democratic institutions and instill within them a better sense of the rich history of Saskatchewan,” Grade 8 teacher Elora Lake said.  “The program fits perfectly with our Grade 8 social studies curriculum and may even open the door for some of them to pursue a career in public service.”

A Day in the Legislative Assembly is aimed at inspiring pride in Saskatchewan’s capital city of Regina and educating young people not only about governance, but about the people and events that have helped build our province.  The program is organized twice annually by the Provincial Capital Commission.

It was launched in 2012 and will be hosted again in the spring of 2018.

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For more information, contact:

Art Newton
Central Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2215
Email: art.newton@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-535-1175

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