For the children and youth of Ontario, there is now a new way to learn about local government.
Local Government Week will be observed across Ontario from October 19-25, 2008.
Participating schools and municipalities are joining together to introduce local government through fun learning activities.
Some of the activities being planned include:
- face-to-face meetings with community leaders
- mock municipal referendums
- observing council in session
- Mayor For A Day
- tours of municipalities
- as well as many school and classroom centred activities.
The Province, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario are partners in Local Government Week.
More information about Local Government Week is available at the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario website.
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For teachers and students of civics who want to know more about Ontario and its government, visit the Premier's Youth website.