Choose your own civic topic and produce a short 3-insight summary.
Conduct a full independent civic research project with a multi-output package.
Explore the Prime Minister’s Greetings Program by reviewing eligibility, accessibility, and user experience, while reflecting on how civic services can become more visible and inclusive for Canadians.
Canada is a constitutional monarchy, yet many Canadians rarely explore how the Crown actually works in our civic system. This week’s Ask Beaver Challenge invites you to help shape a respectful question we may send directly to institutions connected to Canada’s constitutional framework. Your mission is simple: Explore a few official sources, learn something interesting, and help us choose or propose a thoughtful question. Even a 15–30 minute exploration can lead to meaningful civic understanding.
This introductory task is designed to familiarize interns with our research standards, writing expectations, and source evaluation guidelines. Through reviewing provided materials and completing a short written exercise, interns will develop foundational skills in conducting research, analyzing information, citing sources appropriately, and communicating findings in a clear, professional manner. This task serves as a baseline for future project work and helps ensure consistency across all research assignments.