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RUUK Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association

On 30 October 2024, members of the executive committee of the Canada–United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association hosted a luncheon to bid farewell to Her Excellency Susannah Goshko, British High Commissioner to Canada, prior to her next appointment as British Ambassador to Mexico. James Maloney, Member of Parliament and Chair of the Association, gave remarks in which he thanked Ms. Goshko for her excellent work to foster deep and productive bilateral relations between Canada and the U.K. He expressed gratitude for her frequent and meaningful engagement with the Association, noting that her appointment had come during a particularly busy time for Canada–U.K. relations. A convivial discussion followed, covering topics such as frozen pensions, party dynamics in the U.K., and the upcoming United States election.

RUUK Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association

On 19 June 2024, Her Excellency Susannah Goshko, British High Commissioner to Canada, hosted a luncheon for the executive members of the Canada–United Kingdom (U.K.) Inter-Parliamentary Association. The conversations centred on the electoral platforms of U.K. political parties in advance of the general election in July 2024. Ms. Goshko and the executive members discussed the parties’ positions on such key issues as trade, migration, environmental protection, energy, defence spending, and the situation of U.K. citizens living in Canada with frozen state pensions.

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

The executive committee of the Network of Women Parliamentarians of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) met by videoconference on May 31, 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to prepare for the next meeting of the APF Network of Women Parliamentarians. The meeting will take place in Montréal (Quebec) on July 6, 2024, as part of the 49th Annual Session of the APF, hosted by the Parliament of Canada. The executive committee was informed of the status of reports currently being worked on and confirmed the agenda for the July 2024 meeting. Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament, took part in the meeting.

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians should be members of the association at least seven days prior to the SGM.

CANA Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association

To be eligible to vote at the AGM the deadline for membership for this association is 30 days before the meeting.

CAIE Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians must be members of the group before the annual general meeting.

CACN Canada-China Legislative Association

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians shall be members of the association at least three working days prior to the AGM

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians should be members of the association at least seven days prior to the AGM.

CAIT Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians must be members of the group before the annual general meeting.

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

The Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) Network of Women Parliamentarians (Network) was formed in 2002 to promote greater participation of women in political, economic, social and cultural life across the francophone world. The Network met in Cotonou, Benin, from April 17 to 19, 2024. Member of Parliament Marie-France Lalonde attended the meeting virtually for the Canadian Branch of the APF. She presented a new draft report theme on family patrimony and francophone women, a proposal that was approved by the Network. Ms. Lalonde announced that she would table an initial draft report in July 2024 at the Annual Session of the APF. The Network also heard a presentation from Gladys Edith O. Campbell Guedegbe, President of the Chambre des Notaires du Bénin, about access to inheritance and land rights for women in Benin.

CADE Canada-Germany Interparliamentary Group

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians must be members of the group before the annual general meeting.

CAFR Canada-France Inter-Parliamentary Association

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

CAIL Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians must be members of the group before the annual general meeting.

RUUK Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association

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

CPAM Canadian Section of ParlAmericas

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

CAAF Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association

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

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians should be members of the association at least seven days prior to the AGM.

CAJP Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians shall be members of the association at least seven days prior to the AGM

CAEU Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians shall be members of the Association at least seven days prior to the AGM. Once the deadline has passed, the names of all members eligible to vote shall be placed on a voters list.

CEUS Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians shall be members of the group at least seven calendar days prior to the AGM.

CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

In order to be eligible to vote, parliamentarians should be members of the association at least seven days prior to the AGM.

RUUK Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association

On 5 February 2024, members of the Executive Committee of the Canada–United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association hosted a luncheon in honour of the visit of members of the United Kingdom House of Commons Select Procedure Committee. The Procedure Committee is conducting an inquiry on the United Kingdom territorial constitution and is comparing devolution frameworks internationally, including with Canada. Association Chair James Maloney, MP gave opening remarks, and the Chair of the Procedure Committee, the Rt. Hon Karen Bradley MP, responded. Other members of the visiting delegation included Antonia Antoniazzi, MP, Mr. Patrick Grady, MP, Sir Christopher Chope, MP, and Mr. Chris Elmore, MP. What followed was a fruitful discussion about the implications of both countries’ constitutional frameworks on political dynamics, including interjurisdictional cooperation and responses to major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The parliamentarians also compared their experiences with the restoration and renewal of their respective parliaments.

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

CAEU Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association

On 12 December 2023, members of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (CAEU) met virtually with their counterparts from the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Canada. Ailish Campbell, the Ambassador of Canada to the European Union (EU), also took part in the meeting, as well as Christian Burgsmueller, Deputy Head of Delegation of the EU to Canada, who replaced Melita Gabric, the Ambassador of the EU to Canada, who was unable to participate. Javier Moreno Sánchez, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Spain, chaired the meeting.

Damian Boeselager, a MEP from Germany, explained how the mission of the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) to the United States and Ottawa, at the beginning of November 2023, was very successful. The delegates met with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner of Canada, among others, and found those meetings useful for their work on the creation of an European ethics body.

Regarding the EU-Canada Summit held on 23 and 24 November 2023, Ambassador Campbell discussed, among other things, Canada’s enhanced participation in Horizon Europe. She underscored Canada’s gratitude towards the EU Member States that helped last summer during the worst forest fire season in Canada, to date. Ambassador Campbell noted the commitment from Canada and the EU to work together to fight climate change and the EU’s decision to join the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge. She also noted Canada-EU collaboration in the new Digital Partnership to develop together a safer digital environment, including artificial intelligence, quantum technology and online platform governance. Ambassador Campbell mentioned that Canada and the EU were hitting record highs in bilateral trade, thanks to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Strategic Partnership Agreement. She also mentioned the continued collaboration to help Ukraine and expressed the wish to deepen the collaboration with the EU in Gaza. Mr. Burgsmueller agreed with Ambassador Campbell’s positive description of the Summit’s results. He highlighted the importance of the new Green Alliance and the possibilities for future collaboration on green energy, such as hydrogen.

Francesco Sorbara, President of CAEU, touched on the Green Alliance, the Digital Partnership, the enhanced Canadian participation in Horizon Europe, and the EU’s decision to join the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge. He also talked about the Joint Statement that stemmed from the Summit and the challenges confronting Canada and the EU, such as climate change, the war in Ukraine, the crisis in Gaza, and relations with China. Mr. Sorbara also thanked Mr. Moreno Sánchez for his work as Rapporteur on the implementation of CETA. Senator David Wells, Vice-President of CAEU, discussed the seven themes of the Joint Statement, the war in Ukraine and the crisis in Israel and Palestine. Peter Boehm touched on the war in Ukraine, noting President Zelensky’s presence in Washington, D.C., the conflict in Gaza, and insisted on the importance of Canada and the EU working together on priorities related to the cyber and digital world.

Mr. Boeselager argued that the European Parliament elections that will take place in June 2024 could be a chance for a new impetus, to try to solve certain issues such as visa liberalization. Ambassador Campbell noted that CETA offers the possibility to recognize each others’ credentials, when Canadian professionals wish to work in the EU and vice versa, and that only architects are recognized in that manner so far. Stéphane Bergeron noted the quality of the relations between the EU, Canada, and Quebec, and argued that the Covid-19 pandemic showed the importance of intensifying relations with partners that share the same values and objectives.

All agreed to continue their fruitful collaboration in the future and wished each other happy holidays.

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

Report – Meeting with representatives of the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française

On November 21, 2023, members of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) met with representatives of the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF) as part of the Journée jeunesse sur la Colline event. Members of Parliament Francis Drouin, Darrell Samson and Marie-France Lalonde met with:

- Simon Thériault, President of the FJCF;
- Raymonde Lonla, Nunavut youth representative;
- Mila Benoît, member organization representative, Northwest Territories; and
- Josée Vaillancourt, Executive Director of the FJCF.

During the meeting, Canadian parliamentarians and FJCF representatives discussed strengthening the youth network in Canada, particularly in terms of funding and support for organizations in remote areas; the role of youth and the Canadian youth network in the Government of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028; and initiatives to promote youth employability. Participants also discussed possible opportunities for collaboration between the Canadian Branch of the APF and the FJCF.

CAAF Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association

On October 26, 2023, a ceremony was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association (CAAF) and to pay tribute to its co-founders, the Honourable Raynell Andreychuk, Senator from 1993 to 2019, and the late Honourable Mauril Bélanger, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier from 1995 to 2016. CAAF’s co-chairs, the Honourable Amina Gerba, Senator, and Ms. Brenda Shanahan, M.P., delivered speeches and presented plaques to former Senator Andreychuk and Mr. Bélanger’s widow, Ms. Catherine Bélanger.
The new Speaker of the House of Commons, the Honourable Greg Fergus, was in attendance, along with several senators, Members of Parliament, and former staff. Former Senator Andreychuk and Ms. Bélanger highlighted how the Association has played an important role in the co-founders’ lives and has had a positive influence on Canadian and African parliamentarians. The Honourable René Cormier, Senator and vice-chair of the Association, and the Honourable Robert Oliphant, P.C., M.P., vice-chair and former co-chair of the Association, also made vibrant tributes to the two co-founders, as they reflected on the highlights of the past twenty years.

CAPF Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie

CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

The Canadian Regional Seminar of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), held since 1973, brought together delegates from the federal, provincial, and territorial CPA branches for annual training and exchanges related to their work as legislators. The theme of the 43rd seminar was: Representative Government: Cultivating Inclusive Parliaments.

The Canadian Branch was represented by Ms. Iqra Khalid, M.P., Vice-Chair of the Branch, the Honourable Amina Gerba, Senator, and Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan, M.P.

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