14 July 2020, 9:30 a.m. (Disponible en français : La diplomatie parlementaire pendant la pandémie de COVID-19) The COVID-19 pandemic is posing challenges for dialogue and cooperation among the world’s legislators. Nevertheless, Canada’s federal parliamentarians are continuing with their parliamentary diplomacy. For example, the Honourable George Furey, Speaker of the Senate, and the Honourable Anthony…
4 May 2020, 10:30 a.m. (Disponible en français : Assurer les activités législatives pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, legislatures around the world have had to suspend most of their activities, but many have adopted or are contemplating measures to continue their legislative work. This HillNote provides an overview of…
Alex Smith Economics, Resources and International Affairs Division (Aussi disponible en francais : Divulgation et examen des dépenses des parlementaires : perspective internationale) To help parliamentarians fulfill their responsibilities, they receive public funds, which allow them to hire staff, travel to and from their constituencies and pay various costs related to their duties. In Canada, the…