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UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

The Honourable David McGuinty, P.C.,M.P., President of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Executive Committee Vice-President for the Twelve Plus geopolitical group (12+), participated in a meeting of the Steering Committee of the 12+ by videoconference on June 23, 2020. The agenda included reports on developments since the group’s last meeting and the preparation for the next meeting of the International Executive Committee of the IPU. The 12+ Group is a collective of 47 IPU member states that caucus together to discuss key issues that will be presented to the Governing Council of the IPU, the union’s main administrative and policy-making body.

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

During this joint session, members of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas and the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU) heard from officials from Global Affairs Canada and experts about the relationship between Canada and the challenges Venezuela is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

The Honourable David McGuinty, P.C., M.P., president of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Executive Committee Vice-President for the 12+ geopolitical group, participated in the second part of the Extraordinary Session of the International Executive Committee by videoconference on June 18, 2020. During this meeting, the members discussed financial matters and were updated on the status of future IPU meetings. One more meeting will be required to complete the agenda. The Executive Committee oversees the administration of the IPU and makes recommendations to the IPU Governing Council on various matters.

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

The Honourable David McGuinty, P.C., M.P., president of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Executive Committee Vice-President for the 12+ geopolitical group, participated in an Extraordinary Session of the International Executive Committee by videoconference on June 11, 2020. During this meeting, vacancies were filled and members discussed many issues including cooperation with the UN and future IPU meetings. Further meetings will be required to complete the agenda. The Executive Committee oversees the administration of the IPU and makes recommendations to the IPU Governing Council on various matters, including applications by national parliaments or regional parliamentary assemblies wishing to join the Union.

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

The Honourable David McGuinty, P.C.,M.P., president of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Executive Committee Vice-President for the Twelve Plus geopolitical group (12+), participated in a virtual Steering Committee meeting of the 12+ on June 9, 2020. Members discussed important matters that will be on the agenda of the upcoming virtual meeting of the International Executive Committee of the IPU. The 12+ Group is a collective of 47 IPU member states that caucus together to discuss key issues that will be presented to the Governing Council of the IPU, the union’s main administrative and policy-making body.

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

Room 430, Wellington Building

5:30 p.m.

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

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

February 5, 2020

Executive Committee Meeting

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

The Inter-Parliamentary Union is a unique organization made up of national parliaments from around the world which works to protect and build global democracy through political dialogue and concrete action. The theme of the general debate at the 141st Assembly was "Strengthening international law: Parliamentary roles and mechanisms, and the contribution of regional cooperation".

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

May 29, 2019

Executive Committee Meeting

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)

UIPU Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

May 1, 2019

Visit of a parliamentary delegation from New Zealand

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)