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During the meeting, Canadian parliamentarians and FJCF representatives discussed strengthening the youth network in Canada, particularly in terms of funding and support for organizations in remote areas; the role of youth and the Canadian youth network in the Government of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028; and ...

This paper begins with a summary of the various recommendations for changing the accountability relationship between Parliament and deputy ministers in Canada over the last 30 years, and reasons why the government has resisted change. It then briefly outlines the accounting officer model currently in place in the United Kingdom and the requirements of the Federal Accountability Act, which ...

Parliamentary Associations > Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary AssociationCanada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association (RUUK)

The objectives of the visit included to: · exchange on subjects of interest stemming from shared membership in multilateral organizations such as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association · discuss the current political dynamic in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Canada · compare and contrast parliamentary systems · explore the functioning of minority parliaments · discuss the relationship ...

On the topic of holding government to account, a discussion ensued on the difference between government and Parliament and the importance of communicating the differences to the public.

A delegation of the Canada-UK Inter-Parliamentary Association visited Northern Ireland and Westminster, London, United Kingdom from March 16-24, 2012.

Senators and Members of Parliament represent the Parliament of Canada at home and abroad by participating in activities organized by Parliamentary Associations. The Parliament of Canada's international parliamentary relations are carried out in part through formal parliamentary associations that operate on multilateral and bilateral levels to promote Canada's interests. These associations ...

May 7-19, 2006, I represented the Government of Canada at the CPA-UK Branch Seminar in the UK and Belgium. Due to voting necessities in the House of Commons, there was no MP at this seminar. The only other Canadian was an MPP from Ontario, Mr. Bruce Crozier, Deputy Speaker of the Government of Ontario.

More specifically, we gained insight into devolution and local government in the UK, visited parliamentary constituencies, learned about supranational governance and its implications for the United Kingdom, discussed the contribution of the CPA within the Commonwealth, and liaised with colleagues in the CPA UK Branch.

Report I Meeting of the Committee on Economic Affairs and Development London, United Kingdom, January 21 – 22, 2010 A. Introduction and Overview