Results: 601 - 610 of 618
May 7, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
May 5 - 6, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
May 4, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
May 4, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
May 3, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
The Honourable Stan Kutcher, Senator, gave a presentation on parliamentary privileges and immunities. Senator Kutcher focussed on the boundaries of the concept – emphasizing that parliamentary privilege is a shield to protect, not a sword to attack. He also underscored that, within the Canadian context, parliamentary privilege is a multilayered concept that is not codified. He added that the courts have the jurisdiction to determine the existence and scope of a claim of privilege.
The Honourable Marilou McPhedran, Senator, participated in discussions during the session on the legislative process. Her remarks focussed on the Senate of Canada’s role within the Parliament of Canada’s legislative process and touched on various themes including oversight, Senate Public Bills and committee work.
May 3 - 4, 2021
By videoconference
Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (CEUS)
April 28 - 29, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)
Ms. Khalid was a featured panelist during the fourth session on economic empowerment. In her remarks, Ms. Khalid highlighted Canada’s efforts at empowering youth and mitigating the pandemic’s negative impact on youth employment. For the benefit of Canada’s future prosperity and post-pandemic recovery, she emphasized the importance of investing in programs that help Canadian youth find quality economic and employment opportunities in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors, as well as develop skills and access essential training. In particular, she noted the value of supporting young people from marginalized and racialized communities who already face multiple barriers and risk long-lasting consequences from the pandemic’s economic disruption.
The conference’s outcome document provides additional information on the deliberations, best practices and recommendations for action. Finally, the conference coincided with the launch of the IPU’S 2021 report on Youth participation in national parliaments; notably, the report highlights that the proportion of parliamentarians under the age of 30 remains “extremely low,” at only 2.6 per cent globally.
Canada hosted the Fourth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in 2017.
Results: 601 - 610 of 618 — Page: 61 of 62