MEET YOUR MPP

Members of Provincial Parliament
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN MP AND AN MPP?

– MP stands for Member of Parliament, referring to a federal elected representative who sits in the House of Commons in Ottawa. MPs are responsible for making decisions on federal matters such as national defense, foreign policy, and federal laws. In summary, MPs focus on federal issues, while MPPs focus on provincial or territorial issues.

 

– MPP stands for Member of Provincial Parliament, referring to a provincial or territorial elected representative who sits in their respective provincial or territorial legislature. MPPs are responsible for making decisions on provincial or territorial matters such as healthcare, education, and provincial laws. In summary, MPs focus on federal issues, while MPPs focus on provincial or territorial issues.

HOW ARE MPP'S SELECTED?

In Canada, Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) are selected through a democratic process in each province. Here’s a step-by-step overview of how MPPs are selected:

1. Electoral Districts: Each province is divided into electoral districts, also known as ridings.
2. Political Parties: Political parties nominate candidates to run in each electoral district.
3. Candidate Nomination: Parties hold nomination meetings or contests to select their candidate.
4. Election Campaign: Candidates campaign and voters cast ballots on election day.
5. Voting System: Canada uses a first-past-the-post system, where the candidate with the most votes wins the seat.
6. Election Day: Voters cast ballots at polling stations or by mail-in ballot.
7. Results: The candidate with the most votes is declared the winner and becomes the MPP for that electoral district.
8. Swearing-in: The elected MPPs take the oath of office and begin their term in the provincial legislature.

Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the province, but the general steps remain the same.

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Aislinn Clancy

Kitchener Centre

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Mike Schreiner

Guelph

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