Activities of the Association

In fulfillment of its purposes the Association undertakes the following activities:

• Annual General Meeting held in Ottawa in the precincts of Parliament.
• Regional meetings held twice yearly in major provincial centers.
• Memorial Service conducted annually in one of the Houses of Parliament to honour deceased parliamentarians.
• Distinguished Service Award presented annually to a former parliamentarian who has made an outstanding contribution to the country and its democratic institutions.
• Beyond the Hill a magazine published quarterly to keep members informed about issues of interest, activities of the Association and its members.
• Conducting studies on issues of importance to parliamentary democracy, governance and the interests of both current and former parliamentarians.
• Negotiation of agreements and partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations that will have the effect of furthering the contribution the Association and its individual members may make to strengthening democracy and good governance.
• Maintaining an inventory of members able and willing to contribute their talents in support of democracy and good governance.
• Relationships with sister associations are established and maintained in Canada and internationally. Occasionally this may involve sending and receiving delegations from other jurisdictions.
• Information programs for newly elected Members of Parliament and outgoing Members.
• Educational Foundation established to mount programs in support of democracy.
• International Election Monitors Institute established to promote democratic elections abroad.