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 thirteenth 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 22, 2027, at 23:59 PST. More information about PMRs can be found in the Private Member’s Resolution Guide.
Topic: Reducing the Cost of Living(Click to show summary)
In recent years, the rising cost of living has become one of, if not, the biggest ballot box issue on Canadians’ minds. Characterised as an affordability crisis placing significant strain on household finances, this topic spans housing, healthcare, food security, and childcare, among other factors that collectively shape the quality of life for Canada’s citizens. Among the multitude of related issues—including housing becoming increasingly inaccessible due to high prices, the cost of daily necessities rising at unprecedented rates, and Canadians struggling from paycheck to paycheck—the House of Commons this year looks to discuss solutions that can ameliorate this burden.
Jacqueline Leung | Speaker
Ecstatic to be serving as your House of Commons Speaker for this iteration of VMUN is Jacqueline, a junior at Sentinel Secondary who can, and will, talk your ear off about Canadian politics if given even the slightest opening. Following her first conference in March of 2024, she has grown to love the fast paced, fervent debate that comes with MUN. As a self-diagnosed politics aficionado, she is certain that this committee is the fusion of two things that her friends would characterise as the most “Jacqueline-core”. Outside of MUN, she can be found watching the BC Legislature’s Hansard and debating which politicians would do what the best, contemplating whether she has enough hours in a day to complete all her side quests, or trying out restaurants all around Metro Vancouver. Jacqueline looks forward to a weekend of watching Question Period chaos and making sure members follow Standing Orders.
Joshua Huh | Deputy Speaker
Delighted to serve as the Deputy Speaker of the HOC, Joshua is keen to contribute to the rich tapestry of anecdotes and the vibrant legacy created throughout his tenure. Since embarking on the vivacious journey of Model United Nations, he has learned to embrace its innerly competitive yet collaborative spirit. Beyond the thrill of urgently drafting up draft resolutions and negotiations, it is the profound sense of camaraderie that has modelled this passion. Joshua especially values the late nights and early mornings of meeting new people, debate, and problem-solving. Outside of the committee room, Joshua can be found playing soccer and ultimate frisbee, waiting for the r4 bus that never comes, and spending time with friends—always attempting to persuade them to eat at Chipotle. Overall, Joshua hopes to make VMUN 2027 a memorable iteration filled with fruitful debate for all!
Ava Manyal | Clerk
A Senior at York House School, Ava is beyond excited to serve as a chair for the House of Commons committee at VMUN. Over the past four years, MUN has become the most memorable part of her high school experience. Whether it’s racing up the stairs to get to her committee room or getting caught up in debate, Ava has enjoyed every minute of it. Lucky to have worked with welcoming and supportive Dais teams, she hopes to bring that same energy to HOC and create a committee where every delegate feels comfortable contributing. Outside of MUN, Ava is probably listening to a history podcast or catching up on the most recent episode of Love Island. She cannot wait to meet all the HOC delegates and is looking forward to a weekend of debate, fun, and lots of memorable moments!
Kevin Zhang | Clerk
Entering Grade 10 at St. Georges Senior School, Kevin is ecstatic to serve as the Clerk for HOC at VMUN 2027. Ever since his first VMUN in Grade 8, Kevin has been captivated the cooperative spirit of MUN. From delivering his first speech in front of a daunting crowd of people to somehow surviving countless points, motions, and dipomatic decisions, Kevin greatly valued all the things MUN had in stock for him. Beyond “motioning to open debate”, Kevin can be found eating unhealthy amounts of snacks, enthusiatically debating over unnecessary topics, and binge watching TV shows. Kevin is incredibly excited for the engaging and complex debates that will surely make lasting memories.
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.