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July 16 - 22, 2022
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
June 6 - 8, 2022
Los Angeles, United States
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
June 1, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
May 17, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
May 11, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
In the open debate that followed these presentations, more than 15 OSCE PA members took the floor to debate the situation in Ukraine. Dr. Hedy Fry spoke about the gender consequences of the war and called for strong and immediate action to hold Russia accountable for its military aggression, including new sanctions on Russian officials. Dr. Fry also urged members of the OSCE PA to consider suspending Russia and Belarus from the Assembly. The other Canadians to participate in the meeting were Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais, Senator Marilou McPhedran, Ms. Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament (M.P.) and Ms. Ya’ara Saks, M.P.
April 27, 2022
By videoconference
Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (CAEU)
The main topic of discussion was future plans for parliamentary cooperation between the two associations. Ms. Yon-Courtin and other D-CA members congratulated Mr. Sorbara on his election as CAEU President and invited him to introduce himself and outline CAEU’s plans for 2022–2023.
D-CA members reiterated their plans to travel to Canada in September 2022 for the annual interparliamentary meeting (IPM). All participants suggested potential topics for the IPM’s agenda, including a recognition of the five-year implementation anniversary of the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
Other topics of discussion included recent developments related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Canadian politics. Finally, plans were made to establish future bilateral meetings between CAEU and D-CA members to address other current issues and to finalize the details for the upcoming IPM.
April 9 - 10, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
April 5, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (CAEU)
In their first meeting since the election of Mr. Sorbara as CAEU President, the Ambassador and Mr. Sorbara discussed Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the impact on the European Union (EU)’s energy security. Mr. Sorbara voiced his understanding of the situation and highlighted the role that Canada can play in helping to meet the EU’s energy needs.
They also discussed the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and its importance in light of current events and its upcoming five-year implementation anniversary.
Finally, they discussed opportunities for further collaboration, including ways in which CAEU could highlight Europe Day on 9 May 2022.
March 30, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
March 29, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
March 28, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association
The CAEU members were Mr. Francesco Sorbara, M.P., President; Hon. David Wells, Senator, Vice President; Hon. Julie Miville-Dechêne, Senator; Hon. Lucie Moncion, Senator; Hon. Lena Metlege Diab, M.P.; Salma Zahid, M.P.; and Stéphane Bergeron, M.P.
The COTRA delegation was headed by Mr. Tomás Reyes Ortega, Chair, and included 11 diplomats from EU member states, and two representatives from the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU and the EU’s European External Action Service. COTRA’s work focuses on EU relations with the United States and Canada and covers a broad range of issues, from cyber, energy and security policy to economics and trade.
Her Excellency, Melita Gabric, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada, chaired the meeting and was accompanied by Ms. Eva Palatova, Head of Political and Public Affairs at the Delegation of the EU to Canada.
The main topics of discussion were Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the impact on the EU’s energy security as well as food security. They also discussed increasing Russian disinformation and misinformation and potential mitigation solutions, especially considering Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Participants also highlighted collaborative defence and security initiatives between the EU and Canada.
Finally, they discussed the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the importance of the ratification process that is now taking place in each EU member state.
March 23, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
March 22, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
March 15, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)
March 15, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
March 15, 2022
By videoconference
Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (CAEU)
The main topic of discussion was future plans for renewed parliamentary cooperation between the two associations. Ms. Yon-Courtin congratulated Mr. Sorbara on his election as CAEU President and expressed D-CA’s desire to travel to Canada in September 2022 for the annual interparliamentary meeting (IPM). They also discussed a list of topics that could be part of the IPM’s agenda, including a recognition of the five-year implementation anniversary of the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
Other topics of discussion included recent developments related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the Canadian Parliament, and the importance of people-to-people ties. Finally, plans were made for a future meeting to finalize the details for the upcoming IPM.
March 14, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)
March 14, 2022
By videoconference
Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association (RUUK)
To be eligible to vote at the AGM, the deadline for membership for this association is 7 days before the meeting.
March 11, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
March 11, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
March 10, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA)
To be eligible to vote at the AGM the deadline for membership for this association is 30 days before the meeting.
March 10, 2022
By videoconference
Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (CEUS)
3:30 p.m.
In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians shall be members of the group at least seven calendar days prior to the AGM.
March 9, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
March 7, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)
March 7, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
3:30 p.m.
To be eligible to vote at the AGM the deadline for membership for this association is 7 days before the meeting.
February 25, 2022
By videoconference
Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association (CAAF)
To be eligible to vote at the AGM the deadline for membership for this association is 7 days before the meeting.
February 21, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
The Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie brings together 90 parliaments and branches to discuss topics of interest for the Francophonie. The meeting is informal and is intended to inform the presidents of various topics of interest for the branches.
Marie-France Lalonde, member, and Joël Godin, member and chair of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee, attended the meeting virtually.
Members were informed of the decisions made at the Libreville Bureau meeting held on February 27 and 28. They were also informed of the climate emergency in Madagascar caused by cyclone Batsirai. A second cyclone, Emnati, is expected to touch down soon. A call for solidarity was also made. A call for nominations was also made for the 47th Session and the 9th Francophone Youth Parliament of July 2022.
The members discussed the young Francophone ambassadors’ project, and Marie-France Lalonde called for more clarification between this program and the Francophone Youth Parliament. Joël Godin requested that more detailed planning be done for that project and for a presentation on it at the next Bureau.
The Administrative Secretary General, Damien Cesselin, discussed the consideration of branch contributions to the upcoming APF strategic framework 2023–2026. Methodology will be developed to enable branches to actively participate in the next framework. Joël Godin and Marie-France Lalonde reiterated the Canadian branch’s desire for better defined, measurable objectives and for the latest objective attainment indicators also be included in the development of the new strategic framework.
Mention was also made of a project shared by various APF branches and the Francophone Group of Ambassadors.
February 18, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
February 17, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
The Honourable Dennis Dawson, Senator, attended the meeting of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Missions of the Political Committee of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie held on 17 February 2022 via videoconference. The purpose of this working group is to oversee the United Nations peacekeeping missions report.
The Rapporteur of the working group went over his discussions with the Boutros-Ghali Peacekeeping Observatory, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Ministry for the Armed Forces. He gave an overview of the many peacekeeping missions around the world, several of them in francophone regions.
Senator Dawson suggested that the working group invite Canadian security and peacekeeping experts to share their observations. He raised the use of French in such operations under the authority of the United Nations. On this issue, the Rapporteur pointed to the work of the Boutros-Ghali Observatory and the recently arranged meetings with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
Senator Dawson also said that this ties into the broader issue of respect for multilingualism within international organizations, which is being studied by the Political Committee and the Education, Communication and Cultural Affairs Committee. He concluded by stressing the importance of raising awareness of this issue among all partners and member branches.
February 15, 2022
By videoconference
Canada-China Legislative Association (CACN) and Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group (CAJP)
February 10, 2022
By videoconference
Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (CAEU)
Members reported on the priorities of the Arctic regions of their respective countries including:
• sustainable economic development to benefit Arctic residents, along with increased investments;
• the need for mental health services in remote communities;
• climate change and its impacts on all aspects of life in the Arctic; and
• the development or release of country-specific Arctic strategies.
SCPAR members provided an update on the COVID 19 pandemic. Vaccination campaigns in Arctic regions seem successful in most countries, with high rates of fully vaccinated residents. Common challenges experienced by Arctic residents included: social isolation and financial burdens due to restrictions limiting gatherings and the operation of businesses and movement between communities and countries, particularly for Indigenous peoples; and an increase in the need for mental health services.
The next meeting of SCPAR is planned for 12 May 2022 to potentially be hosted in Washington D.C., United States.
February 1, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA)
January 28, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
January 27 - 28, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
APF Bureau meeting – January 27 to 28, 2022
The Bureau monitors the implementation of decisions made by the Plenary Assembly of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), for which it exercises delegated authority. It ensures the implementation of the motions passed, the resolutions adopted and the opinions and recommendations issued by the Plenary Assembly. In this respect, it may make any decision it deems useful. It reviews, pursuant to the General Secretariat’s report, issues relating to the admission of sections and to changes in their status. It passes the Assembly’s budget.
Francis Drouin, M.P., Chair of the Canadian Branch and First Vice President of the APF, and Marie France Lalonde and Senator Éric Forest, members of the CAPF executive committee, participated virtually in the hybrid meeting held in Libreville, Gabon.
The APF Bureau heard from Geoffroy Montpetit from the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. He discussed the OIF APF partnership and opportunities for cooperation between the two institutions. A number of activity reports were presented, including the activity report of the APF Parliamentary Secretary General. The APF’s cooperation programs were also reviewed. The Treasurer’s report on the draft budget for 2022 was considered, in addition to a review of the political situation in the francophone world and various institutional projects.
The members in attendance also heard the activity reports from the presidents of the APF’s commissions and networks and from its mission leaders.
January 24, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA)
January 24, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
Members of the Canadian Branch attended this event: the Honourable Amina Gerba, Senator; Dr. Robert Kitchen, Member of Parliament (M.P.); and the Honourable Mike Lake, M.P. Additionally, Anita Vandenbeld, M.P. chaired the event with Joseph Nhan-O’Reilly, co-founder and executive director of the International Parliamentary Network for Education. Ms. Vandenbeld’s opening remarks noted that Parliamentarians play a vital role in effectively addressing the global learning crisis.
Guest speaker Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, founder and president of Human Capital Africa, discussed the link between the economy and education. Ms. Ezekwesili noted that research has identified ways to address education challenges which include prioritizing foundational learning in areas such as literacy and taking an evidence-based approach to investments and policy decisions.
Parliamentarians also had the opportunity to participate in discussions in breakout rooms. The first breakout room focussed on improving learning outcomes and began with remarks from Robert Jenkins, Global Director of Education for UNICEF. The theme of the second breakout room was “data and evidence for the learning crisis”; Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO of the Partham Education Foundation in India provided a brief introduction to the facilitated discussion.
January 20, 2022
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the "Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie" (CAPF)
Working meeting with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie – January 20, 2022
Francis Drouin, MP, Chair of the Canadian Branch and First Vice-President of the APF, met with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) and its Secretary General, Her Excellency Louise Mushikiwabo, to discuss pathways for efficient collaboration as part of his mandate as First Vice-President of the APF.
Mr. Drouin led a delegation of international parliamentarians, who are also senior APF officials, in a discussion on the direction of APF initiatives and the common objectives of the APF and the OIF. Participants also discussed financial management and interparliamentary co-operation programs.
Lastly, it was agreed that these matters would be followed up on in advance of the APF’s annual budget.
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