One of the eight CPC workshops held on Day 5 

Day 5 Highlights

On 24 August, eight workshops were held as part of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. Delegates heard from experts and Commonwealth Parliamentarians on topics such as accessibility, the roles and responsibilities of Parliament during a pandemic; gender-sensitive parliaments; cyberbullying and its impacts on youth; and the role of parliaments in achieving sustainable development.

Following the workshops, the Honourable Anthony Rota, President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Speaker of the House of Commons, along with the Speakers of the Canadian Region, hosted a dinner reception for all participants at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Photos

• CPC Workshops

Social Media  

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The assembled delegates of the 65^th CPC. 

Day 4 Highlights

At the conclusion of Day 3, the Speaker of the Nova Scotia Legislature, Hon. Keith Bain, MLA, welcomed the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Committee to Province House, the Legislative building of Nova Scotia. The CPA delegation was led by CPA President the Hon. Anthony Rota, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada together with the CPA Secretary-General, Stephen Twigg, as well as the Speakers of the Provincial Legislatures of Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan in the CPA Canadian Region.

In the morning, some delegates participated in the conference’s cultural program and explored Halifax or Lunenburg with a local tour guide. 

In the evening, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and Vice-Patron of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, was present for the official opening of the 65^th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. All delegates were invited to reception and dinner following the official opening.

Photos

• CPwD Regional Champions
• 65^th CPC: Official Opening

News 

• Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities network meet at 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Canada and elect a new CPwD Chairperson – CPA HQ
• The CPA Secretary-General reflects on the crucial role of Commonwealth Parliamentarians ahead of 65th CPC – CPA HQ (The Hill Times)
• Commonwealth Parliamentarians focus on the resilience and preparedness of the smallest jurisdictions across the Commonwealth at 38th CPA Small Branches Conference in Canada – CPA HQ
• Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians aim to ‘break the bias’ to build gender equality and representation in Parliaments at CWP triennial conference in Canada – CPA HQ
• Call for Commonwealth Parliamentarians to uphold inclusive parliamentary democracy as CPA Vice-Patron opens 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference – CPA HQ

Election Results

• The Hon. Laura Kanushu, MP (CPwD Africa Regional Champion) from the Parliament of Uganda was elected Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD)

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Members of Parliament from the CPA’s Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region 

Day 3 Highlights

All remaining delegates, observers, accompanying persons, Society of Clerks-at-the-Table and other participants in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference arrived on 22 August. Welcome to Halifax!

The 7^th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference continued with a series of workshops on topics such as addressing abuse and harassment in Parliament and financial empowerment of women and gender-sensitive budgeting. The 38^th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Small Branches Conference entered its second-day discussing topics such as building sustainable economies in small branches and well-being indicators for small branches.

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Executive Committee also continued their meetings. Members participated in a dinner at Province House hosted by the Honourable Keith Bain, Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and the Honourable Anthony Rota, President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Speaker of the House of Commons.

Photos

• 38^th CPA Small Branches Conference
• 7^th triennial Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians

News Releases

• CPA Executive Committee address key governance issues for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association ahead of 65^th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Canada – CPA HQ
• 65^th CPC At a Glance Day 1 & 2 – CPA HQ

Upcoming Events

• Official Opening: Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and Vice-Patron of the CPA, will join Mr. Rota in delivering opening remarks at the official opening today at 5:30 p.m. ADT.

The full program is available here. 

Social Media  

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Election of the Hon. Zainab Gimba as CWP Chairperson.

Day 2 Highlights 

The work got started in earnest: On 21 August, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Executive Committee, the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Steering Committee, the Small Branches Steering Committee and the regional secretaries held meetings.

August 21 also marked the beginning of the 7^th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference and the 38^th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Small Branches Conference.

Photos

• CWP Steering Committee
• CPA Small Branches Steering Committee
• CPA Regional Secretaries 
• CPA Executive Committee

Election Results and Nominations

• The Hon. Joy Burch, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory, was elected CPA Small Branches Chairperson
• The Hon. Zainab Gimba, Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, was elected Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Chairperson
• The Hon. Anurag Sharma, Member of the Lok Sabha of India, was nominated CPA Treasurer by the CPA Executive Committee

Social Media  

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The Canadian Region is pleased to welcome delegations representing 42 CPA member countries.

Day 1 Highlights 

Welcome to Halifax! On 20 August, members of the Co-ordinating Committee and the Executive Committee; delegates and steering committee members for the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians and Small Branches; and Regional Advisors and/or Secretaries arrived in Halifax.

Photos

Photo albums from the 65^th CPC will be available on the CPA Flickr.

News Releases

• 12 August 2022 – Commonwealth Parliamentarians to address global issues and inclusive parliamentary democracy at 65^th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Canada – CPA HQ
• 17 August 2022 – Governor General, Speaker of the Canada House of Commons to open global conference of Commonwealth parliamentarians – CPA Canadian Region

Governance – Upcoming votes and events

• Election of CWP Chairperson (13:00-15:00, Room B3, Ballroom Level)
• Election of Small Branches Chairperson (15:00-17:00, Room B2, Ballroom Level)

The full program is available here

Social Media  

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