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CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Leading up to the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, which is due to be held from 21–27 August 2021 in Halifax, Canada, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Headquarters Secretariat hosted virtual workshops.

This workshop centred on the importance of drafting disability-sensitive legislation and improving the accessibility of legislative institutions. Mr. Mike Lake, MP, discussed the importance of creating supportive environments for people with disabilities. He provided personal examples of his autistic son thriving in contexts where a supportive environment was fostered. This webinar was also attended by the Honourable Kim Pate, Senator and Mr. Robert Kitchen, MP.

CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Leading up to the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, which is due to be held from 21–27 August 2021 in Halifax, Canada, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Headquarters Secretariat hosted virtual workshops.

During this workshop, panellists explored the various benefits and challenges of social media in different contexts, including governance and legislating. They also provided insights into the competing interests at play in the regulation of social media companies to protect user privacy. This meeting was attended by the Honourable Salma Ataullahjan, Senator, the Honourable Kim Pate, Senator, the Honourable Vernon White, Senator and Mr. Sameer Zuberi, MP.