Tamara Kronis, a lawyer and goldsmith elected as the Tory Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP on April 28, described her transition to office as a “before and after” moment. The newly-minted MP said she soon felt the weight of her new job after the glow of her victory.
“People who run for office do so because they want to serve their community,” Kronis said. Her sentiment is echoed by many of her rookie colleagues, including York Centre MP Roman Baber, who has an advantage over his fellow rookies with four years of experience at Queen’s Park as an MPP. Baber hopes to bring his private sector experience and prior Queen’s Park experience to Ottawa, aiming to help Pierre Poilievre and “do the best we can to restore the Canadian promise that I’ve been blessed with.”
About one-third of MPs elected last month are rookies like Kronis and Baber. This week, they participated in a crash course on being a parliamentarian facilitated by The House of Commons Service for Members and Their Staffs in Support of Parliamentary Functions and Activities.
Course Overview
The course covered essential topics, including:
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Establishing Offices: New MPs learned how to set up their offices both locally in their ridings and nationally in Parliament. This included familiarizing themselves with rules and regulations around staffing, budgets, and travel expenses. Many expressed challenges in finding qualified candidates for administrative roles.
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Making Adjustments Smoothly: The training emphasized the importance of managing personal life alongside political responsibilities. New MPs were encouraged to develop coping mechanisms to prevent burnout, given the long hours and high-stress nature of the job.
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House Procedure & Government Procedure: This section focused on the parliamentary system in Canada, including rules governing debates, motions, votes, and committee meetings. Understanding the legislative process and the roles of various committees was highlighted.
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Office Management: Discussions included managing day-to-day operations, efficiently allocating resources, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining effective communication with staff and constituents.
Conclusion
The crash course provided rookie MPs with vital knowledge and skills to navigate their new roles effectively. By addressing both the procedural and personal challenges of being a parliamentarian, the training aimed to equip them for success in their legislative duties.
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