MP Carolyn Bennett Visits Greenwood
UNICEF launched this event in 2012 to coincide with National Child Day, which is celebrated in Canada on November 20 in recognition of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The event is marked by a one-hour visit by an MP to a local school in her or his riding during the week of November 11–15. “Bring Your MP to School Day” is an opportunity for Members of Parliament and their youngest constituents to engage in a meaningful discussion, and to learn from one another.
The Hon. Ms. Bennett was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1997 general election, and was most recently re-elected in 2011. She represents the electoral district of St. Paul’s, in which Greenwood is located.
The Hon. Ms. Bennett was gracious enough to open the floor to questions from our students, which touched on her work in aboriginal affairs, health care and food security. Many lively discussions ensued from the questions she was asked, which included:
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The Hon. Ms. Bennett was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1997 general election, and was most recently re-elected in 2011. She represents the electoral district of St. Paul’s, in which Greenwood is located.
The Hon. Ms. Bennett was gracious enough to open the floor to questions from our students, which touched on her work in aboriginal affairs, health care and food security. Many lively discussions ensued from the questions she was asked, which included:
- What do you think of the lobbying system in Canada?
- Do you think the voting age should be lowered to 16?
- Why did you leave medicine?
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Tel: 416 482 9811
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