Canada Matters

Thursday:

• Depart from south side of Waterman Building (College Street) at 7:00 AM sharp. Arrive at 6:45 in order to assure a prompt departure, because Parliament won't wait for us (and we can't wait for you). Students ought to be dressed for Parliament (i.e. "business attire" -jackets and ties for men) because there is no time/place to change once we are on the bus. We will plan on arriving at St. Michael's at 7:05 to pick up the St. Mike's group.
• Parliament tours are at 12:30 and 12:45. We will have time to stop for a very brief lunch at the Rideau Centre in Ottawa before walking over to Parliament.
• Attend Question Period from 2:00-3:00
• Meet with MPs from 3:15-4:15 in Center Block of Parliament room 112 N.
• Dinner "on us" at 6:30 at Tosca.

Friday:

• Breakfast on your own.
• 10:30: Canadian art tour at the National Gallery of Canada. We will walk over at around 10AM, others who wish to take the bus over at that time may do so.
• Lunch on your own.
• 1:00-3:30: Visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Bus leaves National Gallery at 12:45 PM.
• Dinner on your own.
• 6:45: bus leaves for hockey game, Ottawa 67s vs. Kingston Frontenacs at Ottawa Civic Centre.

Saturday:

• Breakfast on your own.
• Morning free for shopping, site seeing, touring, etc.
• Departure 1:00 PM from Lord Elgin Hotel. Arrive in Burlington around 5:00 PM.

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD NOTE:

Crossing the border: A passport or birth certificate and photo ID (driver's license) is now required as proof of citizenship to cross the US-Canadian border.

Dress Code: Dress is "business attire" Thursday, and "neat and clean" Friday. In general, pack for chilly weather.

Money: Dinner Thursday is "on us". $75 - 100US should cover other meals. We suggest that students exchange at least some of this at a local Burlington bank before October 21.

Ground Rules: Attendance and participation at all scheduled activities is required. "Downtime" is your own. Be aware that your conduct and actions represent UVM, St. Mike's, Vermont, and the USA.