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Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly
February 18, 2022
Youth contribution to strengthening of rule of law, democracy and human rights in the OSCE area
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) held a virtual event on the contribution of youth to the rule of law, democracy and human rights within the OSCE. The event was chaired by the OSCE PA Special Representative on Youth Engagement, Ms. Farah Karimi. Panellists spoke about the importance of meaningfully including young people in decision making and policy development. The Canadian Delegation to the OSCE PA was represented by Senator Marilou McPhedran and Mr. Bob Zimmer, M.P. During the event, Senator McPhedran spoke about the importance of enhancing international and intergenerational communication. She also discussed her bill to lower the federal voting age from 18 to 16 (Bill S-201).
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