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General information about the program. Operating since 1996, the Parliamentary Internship Program has become a fundamental component of the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations’ (NCCAR) Educational Program. This placement is available to young Canadians of Arab origin currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary educational institution. It provides interns with exposure to the Canadian political process and serves as an eye-opener to the challenges and opportunities the Canadian Arab community faces in the Canadian political arena. Objective To coordinate a six-week internship placement for a young Canadian of Arab origin with a member of Parliament. Duration A six-week over the course of the summer. Selection Process In April, NCCAR will interview candidates and make recommendations to participating members of Parliament. Members of Parliament will receive a copy of the candidates’ curriculum vitae for final approval. Orientation NCCAR will provide interns with an outline of the program and will introduce the participants to the Member of Parliament. Compensation Interns will receive a one-time stipend payment to help serve as a living allowance and to pay for transportation. Accountability Interns are required to provide NCCAR with an end of term report outlining accomplishments, skills acquired, successes, etc. Eligibility Criteria
Responsibilities Upon completion of internship interns are expected to do the following:
Some of our Parliamentary Internship Placements Lina Khatib – MP Omar Alghabra (Liberal, Mississauga-Erindale)Christine Bro – MP Alexa McDonough (NDP, Halifax)Elham Ismaeil – Senator Marcel Prud’homme (Independant, Quebec) Major Program Sponsors/Donors Canadian Arab Professionals and Business Club (CAPBC) – Edmonton, Alberta Canadian Palestinian Foundation of Quebec (CPFQ) – Montreal, Quebec Ahmed El-Gillani – Ottawa, Ontario Dany Assaf – Toronto, Ontario |
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NCCAR Parliamentary Internship Program Information - 2010 |
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