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Canadian House of Commons

The House of Commons of Canada is vastly different from the typical MUN committee experience. Abandon the diplomatic, ordered debate of the United Nations and plunge into the thrilling world of party politics, parliamentary strategy and Question Period. Debate issues that strike closer to home, and connect to how your pursuits, if made real, could deeply affect the future of Canada. This is what prospective Members of Parliament should expect upon joining this exciting and exclusive VMUN committee.

In its twelfth year running, the HOC will attempt to accurately model the essence of the real House of Commons, the most important legislative body in Canada. Members will have the opportunity to represent Canadians in ridings from coast to coast to coast, and be part of federal political parties. Along with holding sessions in the entire House, members will be part of three specialized Standing Committees that will take a more in-depth look at national issues.

Prospective members should have an interest or a desire to learn more about Canada and Canadian politics, and be prepared to work with fellow party members as a team to achieve political goals. PMRs, the HOC counterpart to position papers, are mandatory for all members, and it is expected that members thoroughly prepare and research their roles. The HOC is a challenging yet exhilarating committee that will undoubtedly grant invaluable insight into the hallowed halls of Canada’s Parliament.

Members of the House of Commons will write Private Members’ Resolutions (PMRs) in lieu of position papers. PMRs are mandatory, and must be submitted by January 22nd, 2024, at 23:59 PT. More information about PMRs can be found in the Private Member’s Resolution Guide.

Topic: Foreign Interference (Click to show summary)

The issue of foreign interference in Canadian democracy has garnered significant attention in recent years. In particular, Chinese efforts to influence democratic processes have raised alarms among policymakers, experts, and the general public. These alleged efforts have sparked debate over how to safeguard Canada’s democratic institutions while maintaining constructive engagement with the global community, especially in regard to Sino-Canadian relations. Striking the right balance between protecting national sovereignty, freedom of expression, and democratic institutions is a complex challenge that requires nuanced geopolitical considerations, careful consideration and collaboration, and a strong adherence to the principles of democratic governance and the rule of law among Members of Parliament.



Ethan Yang

Ethan Yang | Speaker

A Grade 12 student at St. George’s School, Ethan is honoured to serve as the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons at VMUN 2024. Since blundering through his first speech in Grade 8—a short, barely audible 15-second address to the WHO—Model UN has become an academic pillar in Ethan’s high school experience, with each conference attended building new friendships, new experiences, and new skills. In his rapidly dwindling spare time, Ethan can be found enjoying the various culinary delights of the local supermarket, catching up on the latest developments in Canadian politics, although mainly procrastinating. In his final year of Model UN, Ethan hopes that this iteration of VMUN will not only imbue a passion for debate, discussion, and discovery, but also be a thrilling experience for all.


John Demianczuk

John Demianczuk | Deputy Speaker

Entering his Grade 12 year at St. George’s School, John is beyond ecstatic to serve as the Deputy Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons at VMUN 2024. Ever since participating in his first Model UN conference as a timid seventh-grader and delivering his 10-second speech to a group of intimidating high school students, he has been captivated by the non-spectator sport and the self-improvement that it fosters. At VMUN 2024, John hopes to engage novice and experienced delegates alike in all that HOC has to offer. Outside of the conference room, John can be found struggling to learn a dead language, shouting from the stern of a rowing shell, or rooting for his favourite F1 driver, Sergio Perez, to win his first World Championship. John looks forward to a tremendous weekend filled with fierce debate and wishes everyone the best of luck at VMUN 2024!


Sissi Zhao

Sissi Zhao| Clerk

A Grade 10 student at Crofton House School, Sissi is delighted to serve as a Clerk of the House of Commons for VMUN 2024. Having long been fascinated by the effects of seemingly distant world affairs on her life as a mere teenager, Sissi initially embarked on the tumultuous journey of a MUN career to investigate further into the labyrinth of international debate. However, what she thought would be formal, decorous conference meetings have never been short of outlandish jokes and lively conversations over ramen at midnight. From sitting through her first committee without raising her placard once to screaming openly at other delegates in the middle of the room, Sissi is eternally grateful for all the growth MUN has brought to her. For this iteration of the House of Commons, she keenly awaits meeting the delegates and becoming one—of the hopefully many—people they befriend on their own journeys in MUN.


Erin An

Erin An | Clerk

As a Grade 11 student at Sentinel Secondary School, Erin is thrilled to be serving as the Clerk for the House of Commons at VMUN 2024. After three consecutive years of attending VMUN as a delegate, she is ready to dive into this new journey. She hopes to make HOC at VMUN 2024 an enjoyable conference, just like the conferences she attended when she was a delegate. Outside of VMUN, Erin can be found reading sad books, listening to happy music, or binging the same TV shows for the hundredth time. Erin looks forward to meeting all the delegates and spending a wonderful weekend filled with lasting memories and inspiring debate at VMUN 2024.


You can contact the Speaker at hoc@vmun.com. Any questions regarding the committee or its debate procedures will be answered by email. PMRs must also be submitted to this address.

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