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The event featured prerecordings from government representatives from around the world, including Canada’s Minister of Labour, as well as the United Nations Secretary General, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, and the Executive Director of UN Women.

In partnership with the UK Modern Slavery & Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery PEC), CPA UK hosted this two-day international virtual conference for parliamentarians, survivors of modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour, NGOs, government officials, researchers and civil society organisations from around the Commonwealth and beyond on “Assisting and Protecting ...

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 ...

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is a forum which enables parliamentarians to contribute to the development of best parliamentary practices and effective policies. This is done through discussion, exchanging information and, sharing experiences and debating policies. The CPA is recognized by Commonwealth Heads of Government and intergovernmental agencies as an organization ...

The Government of Canada was one of twelve event co-sponsors. During the discussion, panelists explained how social media platforms and digital spaces are being used to harass women and girl leaders, in some cases starting a cycle of behaviour that escalates to threats and acts of violence.

The Government of Canada was one of twelve event co-sponsors. During the discussion, panelists explained how social media platforms and digital spaces are being used to harass women and girl leaders, in some cases starting a cycle of behaviour that escalates to threats and acts of violence.

April 11, 2024 Visit to Canada of His Excellency Gabriel Attal, Prime Minister of the French Republic

The Caribbean Workshop on Human Trafficking, Forced Labour and Contemporary Forms of Exploitation, organized by CPA UK, took place online from February 2 and 3, 2021. Parliamentarians and officials taking part in the workshop represented the UK, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, St Vincent & Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Virgin Islands (UK).

The Government has initiated some economic reforms, but implementation has been problematic. Despite the myriad social and economic challenges it faces - including an influx of refugees, some political unrest and drought - Djibouti will likely remain reasonably stable over the short-term.

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.