Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association (RUUK)

On 7 February 2023, the Canada–United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association (RUUK) hosted a breakfast reception in honour of Her Excellency Susannah Goshko, British High Commissioner to Canada. Association members were delighted to welcome to the event His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America and United Kingdom Consul General in New York, Emma Wade-Smith. The Chair of the Association, James Maloney, M.P., opened the reception with welcome remarks, followed by speeches from Ms. Goshko and Ms. Wade-Smith. Their remarks reiterated the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening the Canada–United Kingdom bilateral relationship and highlighted the deep co-operation between the two countries on matters such as trade, energy, security, and research.

On 19 November 2022, Her Excellency Susannah Goshko, British High Commissioner to Canada, hosted a luncheon at her residence for the Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association (RUUK) Executive Committee. The event was the first opportunity RUUK members had to meet with the High Commissioner following their successful mission to London, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland in October 2022. Participants shared their experiences and perceptions of their meetings in the United Kingdom and, in a discussion led by Ms. Goshko and RUUK Chair, Mr. James Maloney, M.P., shared ideas for areas of continued collaboration in 2023.

On 16 June 2022, the Executive Committee of the Canada–United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association met with the Hon. Leona Roberts and the Hon. Gavin Short, Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly. The Chair of the Association, Mr. James Maloney, M.P., provided welcoming remarks before opening the floor to all Association members and delegates for discussion. Members of the Executive Committee were pleased to have the opportunity to learn about the Falkland Islands’ unique history and culture. The conversation covered a wide range of topics, including the Falkland Islands’ political system, Brexit, fisheries and the environment.