Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (CAEU)

The Standing Committee of the Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region met in Ottawa (SCPAR). Parliamentarians from six countries, and representatives from three Arctic groups, were present. Some of the themes discussed were: heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic marine shipping; the extended continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean; an update from the Arctic Economic Council; the University of the Arctic; and the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme – AMAP.

The bilateral mission to Portugal was held in conjunction with the Canada-Portugal Parliamentary Friendship Group. The objectives of this mission were to pursue meaningful discussions between Portuguese and Canadian parliamentarians, to promote a better understanding of the impacts and opportunities created by CETA and to allow Canadian parliamentarians to better understand the diversity of the Portuguese socio-economic fabric, and the important investments in greening its economy.

Room 410, Wellington Building

6:30 p.m.

To be eligible to vote at the AGM the deadline for membership for this association is 7 days before the meeting.

An annual interparliamentary meeting was held between Canadian parliamentarians and members of the European Parliament as well as representatives of this institution. This year's meeting focused on the environment and climate change, trade policy and the Canada-European Union Strategic Partnership Agreement, as well as migration and refugees.

CPAR works actively to promote the work of the Arctic Council and participates in the meetings of the Council as an observer. This year's discussion topics include: shipping possibilities, education and research, digital arctic, human development and climate change.