The CPC workshops offered delegates an opportunity to hear from Commonwealth Parliamentarians and global experts on a wide range of topics from sustainable development and accessibility to pandemic responses and gender sensitive Parliaments.

With the ever-increasing focus on greater scrutiny of Parliamentarians and the overall public trust deficit in Parliaments, the CPA’s annual conference offers the opportunity for Members to benefit from professional development, supportive learning and the sharing of best practice with colleagues from Commonwealth Parliaments together with the participation of leading international organisations.

Conference Theme

Inclusive, Accessible, Accountable and Strong Parliaments: the Cornerstone of Democracy and Essential for Development

Workshop A: Remaining Relevant in Response to a Pandemic: The Role and Responsibilities of Parliament (CPA Canada Region Host Topic)

Workshop B: Role of Parliaments in Achieving Sustainable Development (Talk show and Q&A)

Workshop C: A People's Parliament: Accessibility through Innovation (Plenary and Q&A)

Workshop D: Professional Development for Parliamentarians - Opportunities and Challenges for Small Parliaments (Small Branches topic)

Workshop E: Access to Assistive Technologies: Implementation of Standards Across Commonwealth Parliaments (Plenary and Q&A)

Workshop F: Building Gender Sensitive Parliaments (Gender topic)

Workshop G: Youth Roundtable - Cyberbullying: Youth, Trolling and Mental Health (Youth topic)

Workshop H: The Climate Emergency: Are Parliaments Holding Governments to Account? (Plenary and Q&A)

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