Skip to main content

If you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of this publication, please contact us at accessible@parl.gc.ca.

Back to Diplomacy Website PDF
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas

MEDIA ADVISORY

Canadian parliamentarians head to Panama to discuss trade, security, gender equality and climate change

(OTTAWA) September 28, 2018 - A Canadian all-party parliamentary delegation representing the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas will hold bilateral meetings and attend ParlAmericas’ 3rd Gathering of the Parliamentary Network on Climate Change in Panama City, Panama from October 1st to 5th, 2018.

The Honourable Bob Nault, P.C., M.P., President of ParlAmericas International and Chair of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas, is leading the delegation. The other delegates are the Honourable Steven Blaney, P.C., M.P., Mr. François Choquette, M.P., Mr. Randy Hoback, M.P. and Mr. Marc Serré, M.P.

Members of the delegation will meet with Panamanian parliamentarians, representatives from the United Nations, and civil society organizations to discuss trade, security, gender equality and climate change issue. The delegation will also meet with Panama’s Vice-President and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado and with the Vice-Minister of Security Jonattan Del Rosario.

Following the bilateral visit, the delegation will attend the 3rd Gathering of ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change. During this two-day event, members of the delegation will discuss such topics as the role of national parliaments in international climate efforts.

Dates:

  • October 1 to 3 – Bilateral visit to Panama City
  • October 4 to 5 – Parliamentary Network on Climate Change
  • Location: Bilateral Visit - Panama City;

Notes to Media:

  • Media are invited to attend.

Related links: 

  • Learn more about ParlAmericas
  • Consult the agenda (updated regularly)
  • Follow us on Twitter: @ParlDiplomacy, @ParlAmericas and #ParlAmericasCC

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Julian Morelli
(613) 996-1161
Ottawa
bob.nault.a1@parl.gc.ca

Melissa Dawe
(613) 996-1161
Ottawa
bob.nault.a2@parl.gc.ca