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April 5, 2023
OSCE PA Webinar entitled "Dialogue on Future Generations"
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
During the open debate, several OSCE PA members took the floor to discuss ways to ensure the safety and wellbeing of future generations in the context of current and emerging challenges, and to bring increased political attention to the issues they face. The Canadian parliamentarians who participated in the meeting were Mr. Dave Epp, Member of Parliament (M.P.), Mr. Earl Dreeshen, M.P., Ms. Andréanne Larouche, M.P., and Mr. Philip Lawrence, M.P.
October 25, 2022
ODIHR Seminar on the theme "Election Observation and Participation of Women in Elections"
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
October 19, 2022
Online meeting on "The role of the OSCE in addressing the war in Ukraine and its consequences"
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
During the open debate, a number of OSCE PA members, including several Ukrainian parliamentarians, spoke about the need for ongoing international support for the Ukrainian people. Participants also discussed Russian nuclear threats and emphasized the need to strengthen the nuclear non-proliferation regime. The Canadian participants in the meeting were the Honourable Senator Marilou McPhedran and the Honourable Senator Hassan Yussuf.
September 7, 2022
Online meeting on "The role of the OSCE in addressing the war in Ukraine and its consequences"
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
During the meeting, the panellists called for ongoing engagement by the OSCE PA and by parliamentarians within their national legislatures on the situation in Ukraine. Several OSCE PA members spoke during the open debate about the need to hold Russia accountable for war crimes committed in Ukraine, while others emphasized the role the OSCE PA could play in promoting dialogue. The Canadian parliamentarians who participated in the meeting were Mr. Luc Berthold, M.P., Mr. Earl Dreeshen, M.P., and Ms. Ya’ara Saks, M.P.
June 22, 2022
Online meeting on "The role of the OSCE in addressing the war in Ukraine and its consequences"
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
Following the presentations, 10 OSCE PA members took the floor to speak about the war in Ukraine and to debate options for international engagement. The Canadian parliamentarians who participated in the meeting were Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais, Senator Marilou McPhedran, Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, Senator Lucie Moncion, and Ms. Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament.
May 11, 2022
Online meeting on "The role of the OSCE in addressing the war in Ukraine and its consequences"
By videoconference
Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (SECO)
In the open debate that followed these presentations, more than 15 OSCE PA members took the floor to debate the situation in Ukraine. Dr. Hedy Fry spoke about the gender consequences of the war and called for strong and immediate action to hold Russia accountable for its military aggression, including new sanctions on Russian officials. Dr. Fry also urged members of the OSCE PA to consider suspending Russia and Belarus from the Assembly. The other Canadians to participate in the meeting were Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais, Senator Marilou McPhedran, Ms. Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament (M.P.) and Ms. Ya’ara Saks, M.P.
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