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Great debates Ontario Youth Parliament chews on major issues of today The entire parliament was organized by 30 youths who were chosen last year to be this year's cabinet. Twenty adults, the adults Resource Council (ARC). were also on hand if help was needed. “It brings up the awareness of current issues." said Tim Ralph. Media Liaison for the parliament. "It is also a spiritual thing. It's a Christian Parliament so we also learn about Jesus Christ.“ At first Patrick Hawkins was scared and worried about being Premier. Hawkins. 20. spent a year preparing for the position but just before parliament went into session Last week end he began "onderirtp, if he had forgotten something This year's UYP took place in Waterloo at St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. bringing together 150 youths from 46 towns and cities across Ontario. OYP is an inter-denominational Christian organization of youths where current and controversial issues are discussed. Any youth in Ontario from 15 to 20 can fill in an application to become part of the parliament. This year there were 20 on the waiting list. Cindy Povoy Chronicle Staff Fortunately when the Ontario Parliament for Youth came to a close he leaned back with a sigh and said he found it successful. And you think Frank Miller has set a hectir pan: lately" [of v: OI - 42 KING N., WATERLOO L @7170 1'ht8etittt?tr?'21ehttfE1ls " Tin 1411'"qu lamps, heart candle holders & wumm-x tas seen In “Cuunlry I Liviru:"t . Grapevine. durks and heart wreaths A marketplace for everything under the sun atl. for your children. The educated approach to NEW BABY FURNITURE. . Folk art a. ungmal pnmalm- art palnllnkx . Adorable bunnwx. “mum t'.l'.g,4 and lots of ducks br HAS ER NOW ACCEPTING TOP OUAUTY SPRING 3. SUMMER CHILDREN'S ITEMS. CLOTHING - INFANTS TO SIZE 10, toys, books, etc DISCOVER HRS: "A store of quality handcrafted COUNTRY accents" mildrens ttt (110ng Tues.-Sat. 104:30 wonderful NEW TOYS & BOOKS quality crib accessoties specially tqtMttttqtd NEW CLOTHING r. = ~34ch 'Y I. C' 95.5\ "Besides accomplishing an incredible feeling of friendship, it (OYP) gives you an incredible feeling from meeting new people," said Ralph. "You do occasionally pass legislation. We then send it to the ministries that the legislation is relevant to." Last year Hawkins was voted in as Premier and Heather Cameron as Leader of Opposition. They're both natives of Mississauga, Hawkins is presently attending the University of Waterloo and Cameron is attending Carleton University, The cabinet decided the issues to be debated on and wrote legislation, The house voted and debated on it. "it's different from any provincial parliar ment." said Ralph, "There are the two different sides to make it look like parliament, but you don't have to vote or debate by the side you're on, You can vote for yourself." This year's Lieutenant-Governor was Water, loo MP Walter McLean and Chief Justice was Mayor Marjorie Carroll. Carroll also delivered the prorogalion speech Monday. “I think the topics were exceptional this year and the response to the issues has been really good. There has been a lot of argument on both sides," said Hawkins. According to Ralph, "YP does more than de bate. Public Employees right to strike, civil liber- ties, cruise Missile testing in Canada and Legalization or Deregulation of marijuauna were the topics that were debated. From March 8 to 1 1 , the Ontario Parliament tor Youth took place at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waterloo. About 150 youths tram 46 towns and cities across Ontario participat- WATERLOO MONICLE. WSDAY, MARCH 13, 1906 - PAGE tt