Updates on Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Highlights from the Verkhovna Rada’s Work in 2023 2023 has ended, marking nearly two years of ongoing full-scale war in Ukraine and the nation’s Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, operating under martial law. Despite challenging obstacles…
The Parliamentary Centre hosted its second annual Do It For Democracy under the marquee at Earnscliffe, the historic residence of the British High Commissioner, on Tuesday, September 26th. Guests included politicians, diplomats, academics, members of the business community, thought leaders, media, and…
As part of our ILGRP PROJECT in Africa, the Parliamentary Centre is hosting a gender-based webinar series. On March 16, our colleague and Gender expert, Darine Ben Amara, will provide an opportunity to deepen our knowledge on Gender-Based Analysis plus.…
On February 24, 2022, just a few hours after Russia launched its full-scale aggression on Ukraine, members of the country’s parliament gathered for a working session. And they kept going. Despite the danger of being targeted by rocket attacks, the…
“110 Days of War in Ukraine: Prospects for peace amid mass devastation and Russian war crimes” – June 13, 2022 A dialogue for Canadian MPs, Senators and diplomats to Canada with two Ukrainian MPs on the latest in the war in…
This article is based on remarks presented during “Advancing Democracy and the Arts”, a joint EngageParlDiplo and National Gallery of Canada event, June 8, 2022. Click here to learn more about the event. Our cultural institutions represent the true essence…
‘Advancing Democracy and the Arts’ – June 8, 2022 EngageParlDiplo, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Canada, hosted its first in-person networking event since the start of the pandemic for Members of Parliament, Senators, Ambassadors, and political thought leaders.…
re-posting from Memorial University of Newfoundland June 3, 2022. St. John’s, NL. Parliamentary Centre Board Member, Dr. Ross Reid received the degree of doctor of laws, honoris causa, this morning at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s spring convocation ceremonies. In addition…
Parliament in Times of War: A weekly update on legislative activity of Ukraine’s Verkovna Rada Ukraine’s democratically elected officials continue to perform their duties while enduring Russia’s unprovoked and horrific invasion. Our briefing notes provide the latest information about the…
May 30, 2022, Ottawa. The Parliamentary Centre launched it 2021 Annual Report today. Democracy in the world faces greater threats today than at any point in our lifetimes. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its use of brutal tactics against civilians…