The Ontario Association of Former Parliamentarians (OAFP) is a non-profit volunteer organization created to serve former Members of the
Ontario Legislative Assembly
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Established by an act of the legislature in 2000,
[An Act to Establish the Ontario Association of Former Parliamentarians](_blank)
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:* to put the knowledge and experience of its members at the service of parliamentary democracy in Ontario and elsewhere
:* to serve the public interest by providing non-partisan support for the parliamentary system of government in Ontario
:* to foster a spirit of community among former parliamentarians
:* to foster good relations between members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario and former parliamentarians
:* to protect and promote the interests of former parliamentarians
The association is strictly non-partisanpolitical parties
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serving on its board of directors
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Activities
The association publishes a quarterly newsletter, ''The InFormer''.OAFP - Newsletters
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It is developing a variety of educational tools to assist in advancing awareness of the parliamentary form of government. It also acts as a central clearing house for former members seeking information from various departments of the Legislative Assembly.
The association has formed a relationship with similar groups of former parliamentarians in Quebec and Manitoba and, ultimately, is working towards the development of a global association of former members of state or provincial governments.
Leadership
The Board of Directors in 2012 included:
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References
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External links
Ontario Association of Former Parliamentarians (OAFP)
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Organizations based in Ontario