Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)

The ParlAmericas parliamentary Network for Gender Equality will be examining the theme “Designing Inclusive Futures in Partnership with Youth” through a series of online events for parliamentarians in the Americas and the Caribbean. Through the exchange of experiences and good legislative practices, this gathering will foster a dialogue on the importance of incorporating youth voices and action in parliamentary efforts for gender equality.

Circular Economy – Sustainable approaches to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic

The 17th Plenary Assembly of ParlAmericas will provide an opportunity to share on the different measures that parliaments have taken or can take to implement sustainable and equitable production systems, considering the forthcoming economic packages for the reconstruction of our economies post COVID-19 pandemic, and to progressively meet the 2030 sustainable development agenda. The working sessions on November 16, 2020 (English and French) and November 20 (Spanish and Portuguese) will facilitate an exchange of good parliamentary practices for the implementation of this agenda in the parliaments of the hemisphere. Each country delegation will then present a statement related to the session theme at the plenary session on November 27, 2020. The plenary assembly will conclude with the reading of the final declaration and the Board of Directors elections.

Circular Economy – Sustainable approaches to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic

The 17th Plenary Assembly of ParlAmericas will provide an opportunity to share on the different measures that parliaments have taken or can take to implement sustainable and equitable production systems, considering the forthcoming economic packages for the reconstruction of our economies post COVID-19 pandemic, and to progressively meet the 2030 sustainable development agenda. The working sessions on November 16, 2020 (English and French) and November 20 (Spanish and Portuguese) will facilitate an exchange of good parliamentary practices for the implementation of this agenda in the parliaments of the hemisphere. Each country delegation will then present a statement related to the session theme at the plenary session on November 27, 2020. The plenary assembly will conclude with the reading of the final declaration and the Board of Directors elections.

The ParlAmericas parliamentary Network for Gender Equality will be examining the theme “Designing Inclusive Futures in Partnership with Youth” through a series of online events for parliamentarians in the Americas and the Caribbean. Through the exchange of experiences and good legislative practices, this gathering will foster a dialogue on the importance of incorporating youth voices and action in parliamentary efforts for gender equality.

The 51st Board of Director’s Meeting of ParlAmericas will address, by videoconference on September 11, 2020, matters concerning the upcoming Plenary Assembly, as well as other administrative business that requires the Board’s attention, prior to the end of the ParlAmericas fiscal year on September 30, 2020.

During this joint session, members of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas and the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union will hear from officials from Global Affairs Canada and experts about the relationship between Canada and the challenges Venezuela is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Marc Serré, M.P., Chair of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas and the Honourable Rosa Galvez, Senator, participated in the 50th Board of Director’s Meeting of ParlAmericas by videoconference on June 16, 2020. During this meeting, Members discussed financial matters and were updated on the status of future ParlAmericas’ meetings in the context of COVID-19. Mr. Marc Serré is Canada’s representative on the Board. ParlAmericas is run by parliamentarians for parliamentarians, with a Board of Directors composed of 21 seats which currently represent 17 countries from North, South, Central America and the Caribbean.