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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.
April 6, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
March 23 - 26, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
The Canadian Branch was represented by Ms. Yasmin Ratansi, M.P., Chair of the Canadian Branch. The international executive committee also agreed to postpone the next Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, which will be held in Canada, until August 2022.
March 22 - 24, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
March 18, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
March 4, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
This workshop centred on the importance of drafting disability-sensitive legislation and improving the accessibility of legislative institutions. Mr. Mike Lake, MP, discussed the importance of creating supportive environments for people with disabilities. He provided personal examples of his autistic son thriving in contexts where a supportive environment was fostered. This webinar was also attended by the Honourable Kim Pate, Senator and Mr. Robert Kitchen, MP.
March 2, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
During this workshop, panellists explored the various benefits and challenges of social media in different contexts, including governance and legislating. They also provided insights into the competing interests at play in the regulation of social media companies to protect user privacy. This meeting was attended by the Honourable Salma Ataullahjan, Senator, the Honourable Kim Pate, Senator, the Honourable Vernon White, Senator and Mr. Sameer Zuberi, MP.
February 25, 2021
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
The objective of this workshop was to gain a better understanding of the relevance of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) to legislatures and to parliamentarians. Participants were given a general introduction to IHL and its history. The Honourable Marilou McPhedran, Senator, gave a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of parliamentarians in implementing and upholding IHL at the domestic and international levels. She provided several examples from the Parliament of Canada’s perspective. The workshop was also attended by the Honourable Salma Ataullahjan, Senator, the Honourable Kim Pate, Senator, and Ms. Yasmin Ratansi, MP.
February 23, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
This workshop focussed on the role of parliamentarians in advocating, introducing, and implementing climate change policy as well as on how they can help close important policy gaps between the global, national, and local levels of governance. During this workshop, Mr. Terry Duguid, MP, gave a presentation that focussed on Canada’s domestic response to climate change and the challenges of climate action in the Canadian federal system. Mr. Duguid also answered questions relating to the role of parliamentarians in elaborating and implementing climate change legislation. The workshop was also attended by the Honourable Kim Pate, Senator.
February 22 - 24, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
Giving Parliamentarians a Voice: Amendments, Debates, Parliamentary Questions, and Motions
This session provided an overview of the various tools parliamentarians can use to draw the attention of their respective chambers to issues of importance to them and to their constituents. The Honourable Yuen Pau Woo, Senator, was invited to share his knowledge and experiences as Facilitator of the Independent Senators Group in the Senate of Canada. His presentation drew parallels between the Parliament of Canada and the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament. Senator Woo touched on Private Members Bills, Question Period, and the selection of the Speaker.
Public Financial Management
This session focused on various aspects of public financial management in a parliamentary context. As a member of Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Mr. Greg Fergus, MP, gave a presentation on the unique roles and responsibilities of this committee in the Parliament of Canada. He discussed the work of the committee, the Auditor General’s reports to the committee, as well as the important contribution civil society can make in keeping members of the committee informed.
Ethics and Standards
This session looked at various ways Commonwealth parliaments are working to establish ethical parliaments. Ms. Brenda Shanahan, MP, presented some of the Parliament of Canada’s various mechanisms for holding parliamentarians responsible and accountable. She also stressed the importance of transparency as well as personal and institutional responsibility in building trust between parliamentarians and the public.
February 11, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
February 3, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
The Caribbean Workshop on Human Trafficking, Forced Labour and Contemporary Forms of Exploitation, organized by CPA UK, took place online from February 2 and 3, 2021. Parliamentarians and officials taking part in the workshop represented the UK, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, St Vincent & Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Virgin Islands (UK). The programme explored topics such as child exploitation, debt bondage and the role of the hospitality sector. There was also opportunities for elected representatives to discuss their role in tackling these issues, through debates in parliament, strengthening legislation, providing scrutiny and educating constituents. With the other participants, Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne was invited to discuss the role parliamentarians and officials can play towards eradicating human trafficking, forced labour and other contemporary forms of exploitation. Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne talk about the bill she presented to the Senate in February 2020, Modern Slavery Act, currently numbered S-216.
January 28, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
December 1 - 3, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
November 25, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
November 23 - 27, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
October 7, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
September 23 - 25, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
September 15 - 16, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
August 18 - 22, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
August 14, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
July 30, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
July 20 - 24, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
July 14, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
June 9, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
May 1, 2020
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
February 4, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
6:00 p.m.
To be eligible to vote at the AGM the deadline for membership for this association is 7 days before the meeting.
January 20 - 23, 2020
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and Bridgetown, Barbados
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
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