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The government, however, which has also placed the Arctic on its list of priorities, has developed a Northern Strategy that integrates many policy areas and rests on four pillars: - protecting environmental heritage; - promoting economic and social development; - exercising sovereignty; and

To meet these objectives, the delegation met with Kenyan, Burundian, and Rwandan parliamentarians and government officials, Canadian officials, representatives of United Nations agencies, academics, and representatives of non-governmental organizations. They also visited development projects in Nairobi, Kenya and in rural Rwanda.

The discussion was led by several individuals from a wide range of sectors (government, academia, business, civil society, sports, broadcasting, labour) with direct experience in advancing equal pay for equal work.

The meeting featured a report from the Icelandic member on the work of parliamentarians to have the Government of Iceland respond to recommendations included in past conference statements on topics such as health, economic development and digital broadband among others.

The recent UK-France defence agreement on collaboration on capabilities could serve as a guidepost for other allies, said Julianne Smith, Principal Director for Europe and NATO at the Department of Defense.

The prospect of further devolution, the recent establishment of the Supreme Court, and the iintroduction of human rights law are all impacting the relationship between different government actors, including parliament.

To meet these objectives, the delegation met with Batswana and Zambian parliamentarians and government officials, representatives of political parties, Canadian representatives, business representatives, and members of non-governmental organizations. It also made site visits. Key Issues

Hon. Mohammad Khair Al Zaibak, Senator Hon. David Arnot, Senator Hon. Salma Ataullahjan, Senator Hon. Robert Black, Senator Hon. Victor Eric Boudreau, Senator Hon ...

The others are Lois Brown, an MP from the government side who represents an Ontario riding and is also Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development; Yvon Godin, a member of the Official Opposition who represents a New Brunswick riding; Jim Hillyer, a government MP who represents a riding in Alberta; and Senator Jim ...

CEUS July 19 - 23, 2025 Council of State Government (CSG) South Southern Legislative Annual Conference Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (CEUS)