Social Media Rules and Etiquette

Bluesky is the privileged social media platform where campaigning and other MPSP activities before the Sitting Days take place. All participants are encouraged to create a Bluesky account and interact with other participants online from September to January.

Join us here! uOttawa MPSP @uottawampsp

Directives

  • Write "parody account" or a derivative phrase in your bio indicating that your account is for the University of Ottawa Model Parliament.

  • Do not interact with accounts not participating in MPSP.

  • Do not post about non-MPSP related subjects.

  • Reach out to the media team to create content and stories.

  • While you may attack opposing parties' platforms, it must be done in a civil manner.

  • Refrain from sending mean or threatening messages, or posting embarrassing photos that could affect one’s personal life outside the world of Model Parliament.

  • Do not spread real-life rumours or gossip about the personal lives of other members on MPSP Bluesky.

  • Do not promote your personal accounts until the end of MPSP.

  • Inappropriate behaviour will result in penalties determined at the Committee’s discretion.

Official Titles and Post-Nominal Letters

Following real parliamentary procedure, our Parliamentarians may use official titles or post-nominal letters on MPSP Bluesky or during events.

All Members of the House of Commons may use the post-nominal letters M.P. Unless you have participated in the past, you are just a candidate until Election Night, and not a Parliamentarian yet!

If you have previously been given the title of Minster, you have the official title of "The Honourable" and can use the post-nominal letters P.C.

If you have previously been given the title of Prime Minister, you have the official title of "The Right Honourable” and can use the post-nominal letters P.C.

If you have not been given a ministry or a PM title, you have no title.

If you have been appointed a Companion, an Officer, or a Member of the Order of Canada by the Governor General, you may use the respective post-nominal letters C.M., O.C., or C.C.

Order of titles and post-nominal letters:

The (Right) Honourable John Doe, P.C., C.C., M.P.