Speaker joins Canadian parl seminar in Ottawa
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma is attending the 16th Canadian Parliamentary Seminar in Ottawa, Canada, held from May 25 to 29.
Organised by the Parliament of Canada, the seminar is themed “Parliaments in the 21st Century: Innovation and Adaptation for Democracy.” The event brings together parliamentary leaders and officials to discuss emerging democratic practices and contemporary governance challenges.
The sessions cover a range of subjects, including the Canadian parliamentary system, youth engagement, and women’s political leadership. Participants will also examine modern legislative infrastructure, accountability mechanisms, hybrid proceedings, and the role of artificial intelligence in parliamentary functions.
The Speaker is accompanied by Assembly Secretary Malthus S Sangma and Deputy Secretary Raja K Kharpuri.