Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association (CAAF)

The following members of the association participated in the activity: The Honourable Jim Munson, Senator (Co-Chair), The Honourable Salma Ataullahjan, Senator (Vice-Chair), The Honourable René Cormier, Senator (Vice-Chair), Mr. Sven Spengemann, M.P. (Co-Chair), Mr. Greg Fergus, M.P. (Vice-Chair), Ms. Heather McPherson, M.P. (Vice Chair), Ms. Yasmin Ratansi, M.P. (Counsellor). Representatives from Global Affairs Canada provided an update about the overall current situation in Africa with regards to COVID-19 and other political, economic and social regional issues related to countries such as : Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Mali and other countries. The update was followed by a session of questions and answers. Senior representatives from the Parliamentary Centre offered a presentation about its mission, projects and initiatives as well as opportunities for engagement with parliamentarians. The presentation was followed by a discussion with parliamentarians.

505, Victoria Building

12:30 p.m.

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

A CAAF delegation travelled to Ethiopia and Rwanda for meetings with parliamentarians, government officials, and members of civil society organizations and regional bodies. Meetings focused on parliamentary relations, peace and security, economic cooperation, and social and political issues.

430, Wellington Building

12:30 p.m.

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

CAAF travelled to Algeria for a parliamentary mission to meet their counterparts, government officials and representatives from NGOs, human rights associations and business communities, to exchange on economic, social and political topics, such as economic development and the electoral situation.