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1. Tips for meeting with MPs
Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs and MP for the riding of Toronto—St. Paul's (Note that this is her current title). In Julie Shugarman, Martha Jackman Eds., Online Feminist Law Reform Course, (Ottawa: NAWL Charitable Trust, 2014).
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2. Does the All Party Women’s Caucus still meet? \
Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs and MP for the riding of Toronto—St. Paul's (Note that this is her current title). In Julie Shugarman, Martha Jackman Eds., Online Feminist Law Reform Course, (Ottawa: NAWL Charitable Trust, 2014).
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3. The W5 of lobbying an MP
Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs and MP for the riding of Toronto—St. Paul's (Note that this is her current title). In Julie Shugarman, Martha Jackman Eds., Online Feminist Law Reform Course, (Ottawa: NAWL Charitable Trust, 2014).

Members of Parliament
Videos
Readings
- House of Commons Procedure and Practice, edited by Robert Marleau and Camille Montpetit, 2000 House of Commons
- Parliament of Canada, Chamber Business, House of Commons FAQ
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Current Members of Parliament
- Library of Parliament, Guide to the Canadian House of Commons (Ottawa : Library of Parliament, 2016)
Questions and Assignments
Do you think it would be more strategic to meet with a broad-base of Members across parties or to identify a smaller group of potential “champions” to try and advance a particular law or policy agenda? Why?
What might you bring along to a meeting with a Member of Parliament?
Did anything you heard in either Caroline Bennett or Nycole Turmel’s (see French site) clips surprise you?
What role do you think staff play in ensuring that interactions with an MP’s office are fruitful for your cause?