Sorry for not posting for a few days; I've had a bit of trouble with the hotel wireless, but it seems to be working now. This has been a hectic week. Here's a brief top five list of things we've done so far:
1. Gone to the house of commons (HOC) and sat in the legislature chamber in the opposition party's side.
2. Watched Michael Ignatieff, leader of the Liberals, Stephen Harper, and Jack Layton square off during question period.
3. Presentation by the Speaker of the House, Honourable Peter Milliken, and personal meeting with Mr. Milliken.
4. Presentation by a panel of Senators in West Block of the parliament buildings.
5. Dinner at Chateau Laurier with the parliamentarians (mostly MP's) including a photo op with Stockwell Day and dinner with Alex Atamanenko
6. Sitting in Honourable Romeo D'allaire's seat in the Senate chambers. Even the MP's aren't allowed in the Senate chambers, unless a bill is being given royal assent; then they are only allowed to stand behind the bar in the doorway to the Senate!
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