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She focused her remarks on examples from the Arab region and explained the various forms of national machineries that countries have adopted, including specialized government departments mandated to address women’s issues and gender equality, gender commissions, and women’s councils.

The aim is to exchange information and promote better understanding between Canadian parliamentarians and representatives of the National Peoples’ Congress of the Peoples’ Republic of China on issues of common interests and accomplishments, as well as differences and difficulties; and to propose initiatives likely to lead to a better mutual understanding of bilateral and multilateral ...

In the Charter for European Security, adopted at the November 1999 Istanbul Summit, the heads of state and of government of the participating countries agreed to “address the human, economic, political and military dimensions of security as an integral whole.”[3] All forms of peaceful cooperation between the participating countries are ...

The 2014–2015 OSCE PA President, Ilkka Kanerva (Finland), chaired the Standing Committee meeting. During its meeting, the Standing Committee heard a report from the PA’s outgoing Treasurer, Mr. Roberto Battelli (Slovenia) and approved a budget increase of 2.4% increase in the budget to cover increased election observation activities, general administrative expenses, and expenses related to ...

It shall: (a) elect the Chairman, two (2) Vice-Chairmen and six (6) other Members of the Executive for a two-year term of office; (b) receive and act on an Annual Financial Statement audited as necessary under Article V; (c) receive and act on an annual budget and program of activities for the ensuing year; (d) receive and act on any proposals for amendment of the Constitution;

It shall function within the mandate of the Speakers of the Senate and House of Commons and with the support of the Parliamentary Relations Secretariat and in affiliation from time to time with selected groups of Italian parliamentarians.

The objectives of the bilateral visit were to cultivate positive inter-parliamentary relations between Colombia and Canada, to further the dialogue regarding trade and investment opportunities with Colombia, and to gain a better understanding of the social, public safety, and human rights challenges faced by Colombia.

The Can/Am BTA holds two meetings each year: in the spring in Ottawa and in the fall in Washington, D.C. The BTA is a coalition of businesses, public-sector organizations and individuals with an interest in bilateral trade and tourism. Its mission is to maximize commercial activity and ensure continued growth in cross-border trade, as well as efficient and productive border-crossing capabilities.

Given the importance of the trade and tourism relationship between Canada and South Carolina, members of the IPG intend to continue their efforts to foster the relationship, including through possible participation in Myrtle Beach’s annual Canadian-American days in 2009 and continued dialogue with South Carolina’s Governor, state representatives and federal delegation in Washington, D.C ...

A delegation of five parliamentarians from the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association travelled to Strasbourg to participate in the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in which Canada holds observer status along with Israel and Mexico. The delegation was led by Association president the Hon. Lorna Milne, Senator, and included from the Senate the Hon ...