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The delegates spent a considerable amount of time in the Palace of Westminster learning its history, its tradition and its roles. We were welcomed by the Right Honourable Michael Martin, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons in the Speaker’s House.

Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM) CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association March 11 - 15, 2024 72nd Westminster Seminar: Parliamentary Practice and Procedure London, United Kingdom Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM) Report

Visit of the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Speaker of the Senate, and a Parliamentary Delegation, United Kingdom and Ireland From February 19 to 22, 2024, the Speaker of the Senate, the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, led a parliamentary delegation to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The delegation consisted of the Honourable Jane Cordy, Senator, the Honourable Percy Mockler, Senator, and the ...

PARLIAMENT OF CANADA / PARLEMENT DU CANADA PARLIAMENTARY EXCHANGES ÉCHANGES PARLEMENTAIRES OTTAWA, CANADA K1A 0A6

The main objective of the visit was to discuss security of the parliamentary precinct, an issue of common interest to both the Parliament of Canada and the Palace of Westminster.

Report CCOM June 17 - 21, 2013 62nd Westminster Seminar on Practice and Procedure London, United Kingdom Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Report CCOM April 3 - 10, 2013 Visit to the Caribbean - Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Jamaica Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)

PARLIAMENT OF CANADA / PARLEMENT DU CANADA PARLIAMENTARY EXCHANGES ÉCHANGES PARLEMENTAIRES OTTAWA, CANADA K1A 0A6

Le Colloque de Westminster 2020, la 69e édition organisée par la section du Royaume-Uni de l’Association parlementaire du Commonwealth, a réuni des parlementaires et des greffiers de toutes les régions du Commonwealth pour échanger des idées et acquérir des connaissances sur des sujets concernant les démocraties fondées sur le système de gouvernement britannique.

The Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Commons are fourth and fifth respectively on the Order of Precedence of Canada, with the first three being the Governor General, the Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Thus, in addition to their traditional and ceremonial duties as the head of their respective institutions, the Speakers also perform their ...

This seminar was very well planned with structured seminars, discussion sessions, working receptions/dinners, Parliament in action sessions, visits into ridings and tours of Westminster. The delegates found the experience to be both informative and educational. It was very exciting to have the opportunity to discuss the workings of Parliamentary democracy with colleagues from other countries ...