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1. Introduction A Canadian delegation participated in the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) parliamentary event organized with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and held during the 58th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) on 11 March 2014 at the UN Headquarters in New York City. The IPU’s theme was At ...

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.

The delegates reported regularly on their observations throughout the day by completing observation report forms at each polling station visited and submitting them to their assigned long-term observers.

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 ...

It shall function within the mandate of the Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons, with the support of the office of the Executive Secretary, and in affiliation with other NATO Parliamentary groups and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, whose headquarters is in Brussels. Consultation will be maintained with the Atlantic Council of Canada and with other groups working to foster a strong ...

Colombier agreed, noting that campaigns focus more on form and personalities than on substance. Senator Conway Mouret added that, increasingly, major political rallies during campaigns resemble big political gatherings in the United States with bands, staged entries and multiple photo opportunities.

The 2009 Conference on Women and Parliament was held on 28-29 September 2009 at the International Conference Centre (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland. Parliamentarians from participating countries who deal with issues related to gender equality came together to obtain relevant and timely information on the progress made towards ensuring women’s full access to and participation in parliamentary ...

Forms of Discrimination against Women • Encourage debate in our legislative bodies, including promoting the formation of international development and overseas aid standing committees, developing legislative aid development plans and strengthening links between parliaments and legislatures

Colombier agreed, noting that campaigns focus more on form and personalities than on substance. Senator Conway Mouret added that, increasingly, major political rallies during campaigns resemble big political gatherings in the United States with bands, staged entries and multiple photo opportunities.

The delegates reported regularly on their observations throughout the day by completing observation report forms at each polling station visited and submitting them to their assigned long-term observers.