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UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

On 17 November 2021, the Hon. David McGuinty, P.C., MP, President of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU) attended a virtual meeting of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Participants discussed the situation of certain parliaments, as well as the preparations for the 143rd Assembly and 208th session of the Governing Council.

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

On 15 November 2021, the Hon. David McGuinty, P.C., MP, President of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU), and the Hon. Marilou McPhedran, Senator, attended a meeting of the steering committee of the Twelve Plus Group. Participants discussed several matters, including the programme of activities for the 143rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (including potential emergency items), the Group’s financial matters, sanctions against parliamentarians by foreign governments and questions related to IPU membership. They were also briefed on key issues discussed at the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, including the adoption of a new Strategy for 2022-2026, the financial situation of the organization and its recent mission to Venezuela.

CACN Canada-China Legislative Association
CAJP Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group

Throughout November and December 2021, members of the Canada-China Legislative Association and Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group participated virtually in the 29th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), hosted by the National Assembly of South Korea. At this meeting, parliamentarians from across the wider Asia-Pacific region discussed regional, political, economic and environmental issues, as well as the situation of women. The Canadian delegation submitted two resolutions – one on the digital economy and one on women, peace and security – both of which were reflected in the APPF’s final communiqué. Canadian parliamentarians participated in the working group meetings between 8 and 19 November, as well as the plenary sessions and meetings of the drafting committee from 13 to 15 December. The Parliament of Canada is a member of the APPF’s executive committee, and Canadian parliamentarians also participated in the meeting of that committee on 10 November 2021. Following this meeting, Canada’s term on the executive committee, as a representative of the Americas sub-region of the APPF, was renewed for another four years. Senator Kutcher served as head of delegation; the other parliamentarians who participated were Senator McPhedran, Senator Oh, Senator Ringuette and Senator Woo.

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