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…
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…
Women and the War to Defend Ukraine and Democracy by Anastasiya Shtaltovna, Program & Communications Officer, Asia & Europe With the unprecedented Russian aggression, Ukrainian women took up new roles in defending their lives, the lives of others and their…
This week, the Parliamentary Centre is celebrating Open Government Week by highlighting how our programs contribute to making government work better along with the importance of standing with brave citizens to protect and renew democratic values around the world. The…
Parliamentary Centre Discusses Greater Role for Canada in Democracy Support with Speaker of the House Anthony Rota Ottawa, March 14, 2022. The Honourable Anthony Rota, Speaker of the House of Commons, met with the Parliamentary Centre on Monday to discuss…
Parliamentary Centre Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine February 24, 2022 The Parliamentary Centre condemns the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. We stand with our Ukrainian friends and colleagues in the face of this vicious assault on Ukrainian sovereignty. This…
Our 2021-2024 Strategic Plan has benefited from the perspectives and advice of over 100 key stakeholders. From the Prime Minister’s Office, Global Affairs Canada (GAC), current and former parliamentarians, political parties, and leading Canadian and international civil society organizations (CSOs)…
The Parliamentary Centre, in collaboration with International IDEA, is organizing a conversation useful for Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Canadian foreign and development policy thinkers to ensure support for women’s political voice, inclusive democratic institutions and human rights remain at…