An Overview of the 2025 WRDSB Fed. Prov. Event

Written by: Selma Toeller

What is Fed. Prov.?

Fed. Prov. is a federal-provincial simulation event involving all WRDSB high schools and is the longest continuous event in the board’s history.  The simulation involves real government procedures, where each school is assigned a province that they will then research. Some of these research topics can include Indigenous Affairs, healthcare, education, and other topics within that realm.  During the actual simulation, teams will debate and negotiate bills to make Canada a better place. This year, the event took place at Wilfrid Laurier University over two days in February, where KCI represented Saskatchewan. “It was quite a good year,” stated Grade 12 KCI student Kennedy Durrell-Vander Meulen, who acted as the Premier of Saskatchewan during the event. 

What is the role of the students?

The role of students in Fed. Prov. is to research issues in Canada and engage in a realistic government simulation. “You learn a lot about your province,” stated Kennedy. For students interested specifically in politics this is a great opportunity to, according to KCI teacher and one of the Fed. Prov. staff sponsors, Mr. Fogo, “Test the water on how that process works.” 

What is the role of the teachers?

Fed. Prov. is a mostly student driven event. The role of the teachers is mostly in supporting students in their research and preparation for the event, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.  This year’s staff sponsors were Mr. Bowman and Mr. Fogo, who were there to support students along the way.

Overall, the KCI community is very proud of this year’s attendees, and according to Mr. Fogo, KCI was represented with class and dignity.