Peoples Parliament meeting 2006-01-21

People’s Parliament Agenda (draft – being continually updated)

Saturday, January 21, 2006 - noon –5:00 PM

Opening ceremony noon – 12:30 PM

Acknowledgement of all faiths

 First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities' communion of silence
 Moment of silent interfaith Prayer and spiritual reflection

Speeches by prominent supporters

 Statements by aboriginal Elders and Chiefs
 Dedication by Governor General Mme. Jean (letter read by youth MPs)
 Photo-op and pledge of PR support by NCR riding MP candidates
 Photo-op and highlighting of federal/local relationship by mayoral candidates

Commencement of Parliamentary business 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

 Induction of MPs from online and in-person voting
 Convocation of People’s Parliament
 Seating of MPs (BYOC – Bring Your Own Chair)
 Throne Speech – general objectives of Democratic Renewal and Equal Representation
 Debate on under-representation among all parties and regions
 Invitation to Fair Vote Canada – www.fairvote.ca

Women’s Community 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

 Induction of women MPs - the PP can do better than 21%!
 Debate on under-representation of women
 Invitation to Equal Voice (http://www.equalvoice.ca – “Women in politics” action group promoting the election of women)
 Invitation to Coalition for Women's Equality (CWE) - http://www.canadaelection.net/

Peace Community 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

 Induction of MPs from the Peace community
 Debate on under-representation of diverse communities
 Motions to promote peace, anti-racism and mutual tolerance
 Reaffirmation of Canadian Sovereignty
 Debate on integration betwen Canada and the U.S.
 Invitation to Canadian Peace Alliance (Nowar-Paix Ottawa and Rassemblement Outaouais contre la guerre)
 Invitation to supporters of Security Certificate detainees
 Invitation to supporters of Haitian sovereignty
 Invitation to supporters of Afghani sovereignty
 Invitation to War Resisters and their supporters

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transsexual Communities 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 Induction of MPs from the Queer community
 Debate on under-representation of GLBT persons
 Invitation to EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) - http://www.egale.ca

 Invitation to Pink Triangle Services of Ottawa –

Cannabian Community 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 Induction of MPs from the Cannabis community
 Debate on under-representation of Cannabis consumers
 Invitation to NORML Canada
 NO lawbreaking will be tolerated on the Hill while the PP is in session – the PP will formally adjourn at 4:15 sharp
 4:20 PM – moment of silent homage to “those who have gone before”