THUNDER BAY, November 3, 2009  ---  The Speaker of the House of Commons calls the House to order. A Member rises to ask a question, Hansard in hand. The Clerk of the House makes notes on the daily scroll. A House of Commons Page delivers an urgent message to the Prime Minister.

These are the sounds, sights and pace of a day in the House of Commons. In the Chamber and around Parliament Hill, Pages live and breathe the history and action of one of Canada’s oldest political institutions.

We invite you to explore this site and learn about the unique experience and history of the Page Program and explore the opportunity to be at the centre of the action

Each year, the House of Commons Page Program offers paid employment to 40 students, selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada.

 Students accepted into the program work for one year as pages in the House of Commons, while pursuing their first year of study at a university in the National Capital Region.

 As Pages, students will gain firsthand knowledge about Canada’s legislative process and the inner workings of the House of Commons.

 Applications for the 2010-2011 program must be postmarked no later than December 7, 2009.

 For more information, contact Bruce Hyer’s office at 1-888-266-8004 or email bruce@brucehyer.ca

 To download the application form, please visit: http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/pages/PP_Welcome-e.htm?WhereFrom