General information about the program and the application form are available below.

Operating since 1996, the Parliamentary Internship Program has become a fundamental component of the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations' (NCCAR) Educational Program. This placement is available to young Canadians of Arab origin currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary educational institution. It provides interns with exposure to the Canadian political process and serves as an eye-opener to the challenges and opportunities the Canadian Arab community faces in the Canadian political arena.

To coordinate a six-week internship placement for a young Canadian of Arab origin with a member of Parliament.

Six weeks commencing in May and ending in June.

In April, NCCAR will interview candidates and make recommendations to participating members of Parliament. Members of Parliament will receive a copy of the candidates' curriculum vitae for final approval.

NCCAR will provide interns with an outline of the program and will introduce the participants to the Member of Parliament.

Interns will receive a one-time stipend payment to help serve as a living allowance and to pay for transportation.

Interns are required to provide NCCAR with an end of term report outlining accomplishments, skills acquired, successes, etc.

• Second to fourth-year students. First year students will be considered if academic standing is compelling
• Excellent academic standing
• Excellent communication skills (bilingualism an assetFrench/English)
• Extra curricular activities including community involvement (any community)