Join housing advocates and MPPs for a day of action on housing at Queen's Park on National Housing Day!
WHEN - November 21, 2024
WHERE - The Ontario Legislative Assembly, Queen's Park, 111 Wellesley Street West
National Housing Day Agenda:
8:45 AM - Arrival at the visitor's entrance
- See instructions below
- Check your coats and bags at the coat check (you can keep a small bag with you, but you won't be able to take it with you into the legislative chamber. You will have to leave phones, smart watches, etc with staff when you go into the chamber)
9:30 - 10 AM - Press Conference
- Speakers gather in the media studio
- Additional spectators gather in the cafeteria
10:15 Am - 12 PM - Guests Attend Question Period
12-12:15 PM - Group Photo at Grand Staircase
12:15 -1:30 PM - Lunch and Learn in the Caucus Boardroom (room 351)- A light lunch will be served
- A presenter will help advocates prepare for their afternoon meetings with MPPs.
1:30 - end of day - Advocates attend their pre-arranged meetings and then head home.
What you need to know to enter the Legislature:
- Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time for security screening.
- You will enter via the visitor’s entrance, directly left/east of the main doors of Queen’s Park(on the south side).
- Please don’t bring any sharp or dangerous objects, as the screening is akin to airport security. Liquids are allowed, however.
- Bring government-issued photo ID
- The name on your ID does not have to match the name you gave us. If you have not legally changed your name and/or gender marker to reflect how you present or the name you use, that is completely okay. Security should not ask any questions.
- When security asks for your name, please share the name that you used on the RSVP form so that they can find you on the list. Please use your preferred name on the RSVP form.
