About
The Senator Donald Oliver Internship Program offers young Canadians a significant political opportunity. This internship focuses on outreach specifically within the Black Canadian Community as a community that is underrepresented within parliament. This internship program is designed for solid and mindful individuals who desire to make a difference in the political landscape. The program also allows every intern to meet lifetime mentors, foster professional relations, and build friendships.
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With the hope to make positive changes in Ottawa, this program seeks to equip determined individuals with various analytical and political tools. Our interns will learn how to cherish radical hands-on training, distinction in parliamentary work, and more importantly, intellectual development.
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CBCC also hopes to expand its mission through this internship program while providing practical political training for young Canadians interested in expanding the ethic outreach.
Senator Donald Oliver
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The Honourable Donald H. Oliver was appointed to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in September 1990. His appointment made him the first Black man to be appointed to Canada's upper house.
During his time as a Conservative Senator from Nova Scotia, he chaired committees, worked on multiple Private Members’ Bills, and was named Senate Speaker pro tempore in March 2010.
Senator Oliver retired in November 2013. To honour his legacy, a promise was made to him at the founding meeting of the Conservative Black Congress of Canada that an internship program for young Canadians, named in his honour would be created with a mission of encouraging diverse participation in Politics.
Due to the challenges and uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the launch of this internship had to be postponed to 2022.
Program’s Components
The Senator Donald Oliver Internship Program is made of three essential components:
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A) Political Training
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This is a practical component that aims at teaching interns how to campaign like experts, which will involve:
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Fundraising activities
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Door-to-door campaigning
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Selling political memberships
Practicing traditional campaign techniques will be part of a regular schedule for the intern. During this time, Interns will be taught some of the advanced campaign techniques listed above.
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B) Parliamentary Work Experience
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This component involves allowing each intern to learn from diverse aspects of parliamentary duties, which may include:
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Constituent communication
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Preparation of question period
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Parliamentary committee duty
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Legislative drafting
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Research and speech writing
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C) Personal and Intellectual Development
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To be successful in a political environment, superior guidance and knowledge are the main recipes, and in this component, we provide that and more. Our sessions are geared to improve interns’ practical strategies while giving the ideal mind-frame to encourage success. We will focus on Personal Development, Conservative Ideas, and Winning Practices.
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Take advantage of Senator Donald Oliver Internship Program by submitting your application here.
Complete the following parts of the application:
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1. Personal details
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Involves providing information like address, names, email, etc.
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2. Resume & References
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A total of three referees will be needed, with a resume from each of them showcasing your education, political, and volunteer experience.
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3. Questionnaire
This part of the application will be about applicants rating themselves through one check-box question.
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4. Essays
As part of the application, you will write four essays. Each essay must not be more than 500 words.
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5. Transcripts
You are expected to attach a copy of your latest transcripts for this part.
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6. Video Introductions
Tell us a little about yourself through a minute video that will include:
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What’s your career goals
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Hobbies and interest
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Your recent jobs or volunteer activities and experience
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Your political interest
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We appreciate your interest in the Senator Don Oliver internship program. The training will improve your political knowledge through leading conservative practical political training and Parliamentary work skills.
So, if you’re a Black Canadian between ages 18 and 30, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of our political community and enlighten program.
For more inquiries, reach out to: info@conservativeblackcongress.ca
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Application Is Now Closed.
Application Guidelines
FAQ
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1. Who is eligible to apply, and are there any associated fees for training?
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Our panel picks the top applicant to join the internship program. Therefore, the selected intern will be provided with free of charge intensive training and will have their basic living expenses covered.
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2. How long does the program take?
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The 2022 session will run from
May 2 – August 19, 2022.
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3. Would the Intern be paid?
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Yes, the successful Intern
would be paid $20/hour.
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*Applicants should be aware of the House of Commons' COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, and the Federal Vaccine Mandate for Air and Rail Travel, as these policies may still be in effect in August. Please be advised that CBCC has no control over these COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
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