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CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

With the surge in reliance on digital infrastructure during the Covid19 pandemic comes the risk of increased cyberattacks that puts individuals, the private and public sector at risk to malicious adversaries. Parliamentarians, as legislators, have a central role in ensuring that robust cybersecurity laws are enacted. CPA UK organized three webinars on the following subject: The Rise of Cybercrime amid Covid-19. The three themes were the following: Cybersecurity and Covid19: Addressing Key Trends and Issues Pre and Post-Covid19; Cybersecurity and Covid19: The Changing Nature of Threats to Parliament; and Cybersecurity and Covid19: The Role of Parliamentarians. Mr. Ziad Aboultaif, M.P., attended the webinar on Addressing Key Trends and Issues Pre and Post-Covid19.

CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

The Canadian Branch of the CWP is administered by a steering committee that represents the views and concerns of women parliamentarians throughout Canada and develops programs to support the objectives of the CWP in the region. This committee is composed of one representative from each province and territory and one from the federal Parliament. A chair oversees its activities and represents Canada on the CWP international steering committee. Ms. Yasmin Ratansi, M.P., Chair of the Canadian Branch, sits on the CWP steering committee of the Canadian Region. A virtual meeting was held given that the regional conference has been postponed.

CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Attended by newly elected Members of the Anguilla House of Assembly, the Post-Election Seminar featured panelists presenting from across the Commonwealth. This seminar, which is the CPA’s longest running program, was delivered for the first time fully virtually due to travel restrictions in place during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Ms. Yasmin Ratansi, M.P., Chair of the Canadian Branch, was invited to appear on the panel. During a round table discussion, she addressed the role of committees in the Westminster parliamentary system. At another point in the seminar, she also discussed how to strengthen the voice of women in Parliament.

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