Commonwealth Parliaments have crucial role addressing key global challenges

As Commonwealth Parliamentarians gather in Halifax for the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference this week, Stephen Twigg, secretary-general of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, reflects on the crucial role they can play.

Parliament Hill's Centre Block building, on Nov. 2, 2021. The CPA’s annual conference offers the opportunity for Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff to benefit from professional development, mutual learning, and sharing best practice with colleagues, writes Stephen Twigg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY STEPHEN TWIGG

August 22, 2022

As the world seeks to address a wide range of daunting challenges, the importance of sharing best practices and knowledge amongst Commonwealth Parliaments and Parliamentarians has never been greater. Continuing to develop and enhance the performance of Commonwealth Parliamentarians has been the miss...

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