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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

On #CommonwealthDay 2026 yesterday - #Commonwealth Parliaments joined young people for the annual day of celebration Read about some of the activities across the #Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's nine Regions & many Parliaments to celebrate the day ⬇ www.cpahq.org/news/2026_03...

Commonwealth Day 2026 celebrations in Fiji

Commonwealth Day 2026 celebrations in New South Wales

Commonwealth Day 2026 celebrations in Ghana

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments Access digital edition online at ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The CPA Environmental Impact Fund supports projects in CPA Branches that adhere to environmental best practices & reducing their carbon footprint If your Parliament has a project that aligns then apply for funding by 28 February 2026 Find out more ⬇ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/f...

Image credit New Zealand Parliament. Image shows solar panels on the roof of the New Zealand Parliament building

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Last week, 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference took place in Karachi, Pakistan hosted by Provincial Assembly of Sindh with more than 20 national & state Parliaments across both Regions Read more & download the Karachi Declaration ⬇ www.cpahq.org/news/2026_02...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today, 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference hosted by Provincial Assembly of Sindh in Pakistan opened bringing together delegates from more than 20 national & state Parliaments across both Regions to support inter-parliamentary dialogue

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

A team from the CPA and ParlAmericas are in Jamaica for a Post-Election Seminar. The programme builds off of engagement with the Jamaican Parliament, including a CPA Benchmarks exercise in 2025. Read more about CPA Jamaica Branch here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/ja...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

VIDEO: India Parliament's Sansad TV spoke to Stephen Twigg, CPA Secretary-General about democracy & development at 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of the #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 hosted by @LokSabhaSectt last week Watch the interview ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9mx...

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Sansad TV speaks with Stephen Twigg, Secretary-General, CPA | 16 January, 2026

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of the #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 was inaugurated today at the historic Parliament of India by the Prime Minister of India, Hon. Shri Narendra Modi & attended by 61 Speakers from 45 Parliaments @ipuparliament.bsky.social @narendra-modi.bsky.social

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

This week, Speakers meet in India for 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 This will be the fourth time that the Parliament of India has hosted the CSPOC Conference having previously hosted in 1971, 1986 and 2010.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Parliamentarians have increasingly been discussing the Commonwealth’s colonial legacy, and how best to address these issues for the future. Read our CPA blog article, which explores these issues and the discussions taking place ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

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Reparations and Reconciliation: Unpacking the Commonwealth’s Divided Legacy

Parliamentarians have been discussing the Commonwealth’s colonial legacy and how best to address these issues for the future. This new CPA blog article explores these issues and the discussions…

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Watch highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Malaysia Parliament joint Conference on the Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI Hear from Parliamentarians and experts on the lessons they'll be taking back to their jurisdictions after the Conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG1_...

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Highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Parliament of Malaysia joint Conference on Responsible AI

Highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Malaysia Parliament joint Conference on the Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI, which took place in Kuala Lumpur from 28-30 November. The…

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

How can governments ensure that their public projects are good value for money, that spending is economic and efficient and that the public know where their money is going? Listen to our latest podcast with Hon. Juan Watterson from the Isle of Man here ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

This week, the 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by the Parliament of Barbados under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner' Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

With only one week to go until the #68CPC find out more about our general workshops, with topics such as: ➡️ Climate change and its threats to global health ➡️ Enhancing democracy through digitisation ➡️ Strengthening institutions to support semocracy And much more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/cpc-w...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

The CPC workshops are an opportunity for Parliamentarians and global experts to discuss major political and parliamentary issues. Topics for the 68th CPC include multilateralism, technology, climate…

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by Parliament of Barbados 🇧🇧 next week under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner' Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇ www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/

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Event Hub - 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) is due to take place from 5 to 12 October 2025 in Bridgetown, Barbados

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

NEW CPA PODCAST This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’ speaks to Hon. Donna Skelly from Legislative Assembly of Ontario to discuss #womeninpolitics & the role of the 'modern' #Commonwealth 🎧Listen on your favourite platform www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The Chairperson of the CPA Executive Committee, Hon. Dr Christopher Kalila, MP (Zambia) visited the Scottish Parliament for CPA Scotland's AGM. Read more about CPA Scotland here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/sc...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Members of Parliament from the federal and state level in India met for the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Regional Conference in Bengaluru, India from 11 to 15 September 2025. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_09...

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Parliamentarians discuss governance and public engagement at 11th CPA India Regional Conference

Parliamentarians from across India convened in Bengaluru to discuss governance and public engagement at the 11th CPA India Regional Conference from 11 to 15 September 2025

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments Access the digital edition online at ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

New research report highlights activities relating to Women’s Political Participation in the #Commonwealth including establishing quotas, creating women’s political networks & enacting electoral reforms Download & read the CPRS/CWP report ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/media/gtiomy...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

🎙️ New episode of Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth: In partnership with ‘Human Coined’, finance expert Geoff Dubrow speaks with Tuvalu 🇹🇻 MP Hon. Seve Paeniu about the unique role of Public Accounts Committees in small jurisdictions Listen here ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

This week Parliamentarians from across Africa met in Banjul, The Gambia to attend the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference on the theme of ‘Strengthening democratic governance and resilience in Africa: tackling conflicts, economic shocks & climate change.’ Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_08...

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Commonwealth Parliamentarians discuss strengthening democratic resilience at 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference

Commonwealth Parliamentarians convene in Banjul, The Gambia to discuss strengthening democratic resilience at 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

At the opening ceremony of the CPA Africa Regional Conference yesterday, delegates were welcomed by H.E Adama Barrow, President of the Gambia. He emphasised the need for democratic resilience, peace and stability. Read more about The Gambia and the CPA ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/ga...

Delegates lined up outside the Conference centre at the CPA Africa Regional Conference in The Gambia

Delegates inside the Conference centre during the CPA Africa Regional Conference in The Gambia

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Delegates were welcomed to the CPA Africa Regional Conference by the CPA Chairperson & Secretary-General, Chairperson and Vice President of the CPA Africa Region & Speaker of The Gambia National Assembly and President of the CPA Africa Region. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

The theme of International Youth Day 2025 highlights the unique role of youth in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDG. Read how SDG training helped to bridge the generational divide in Malaysia in this article in The Parliamentarian ⬇️ issuu.com/theparliamen...

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The Parliamentarian: 2024 Issue Four – How are Parliaments becoming modern & inclusive Legislatures?

This digital issue of The Parliamentarian addresses the many varied issues facing the CPA’s membership. Topics featured include: intergenerational solidarity in Malaysia; migration and human traffick

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Parliamentarians from across the CPA Africa Region are gathering in The Gambia for the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference. The Conference will be opened tomorrow by H.E Adama Barrow, President of The Gambia 🇧🇼🇨🇲🇸🇿🇬🇲🇬🇭🇰🇪🇱🇸🇲🇼🇲🇺🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇬🇷🇼🇸🇨🇸🇱🇿🇦🇹🇿🇺🇬🇿🇲 Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

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CPA Africa Region

The CPA Africa Region is the largest region, comprising of 63 Legislatures, ranging from Tanzania and The Seychelles to Ghana and The Gambia.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

With increasing political polarisation, how can Parliaments bridge the democratic divide? This International #YouthDay read in the CPA’s Journal about how the Parliament of Pakistan is engaging youth, from internships to research projects ⬇️ issuu.com/theparliamen...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

1/ The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, through its research, publications & knowledge sharing approach, seeks to capture & disseminate diverse experiences of parliamentary democracy from across the #Commonwealth Visit our website to learn more ⬇ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The CPA is joining the Fantasy Premier League (FPL)! This is an open invite to all Premier League fans to get a little competitive and connect with Commonwealth colleagues around the world. Join using the link below or with the invite code f128r8 ⬇️ fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Only 2 days left to submit your nominations for the CPA Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards for 2025. Submit your nominations with examples of outstanding Parliamentary leadership here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c... www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zbs...

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Introducing the Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards

Learn about the Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. The Awards aim to recognise and highlight inspirational and active Parliamentarians for excelling in their field. The awards are open…

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Read updates from the CPA and #Commonwealth Parliaments including: 61st CPA Canada Regional Conference British Parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations and much more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

1/ It's the final day of the IPU UN 15th World Conference of Speakers of parliament, and the CPA delegation have continued to have a series of productive bilateral meetings.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

A CPA delegation is in Barbados for a Benchmarks self-assessment. Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the National Assembly, said: "This timely exercise will ensure this Chamber it is fit for purpose to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond." ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/b...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

1/ It's day 2 of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Some highlights from yesterday include the CPA delegation's meetings with Hon. Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, who will be providing remarks later on his country's priorities.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Nominations close soon for the 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the year Awards. Learn more about the Awards below, and submit your examples of inspiring Parliamentary leadership before 7 August 2025 ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

A CPA delegation is in Geneva for the Inter-Parliamentary Union and United Nations' 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Hear from CPA Secretary-General on what he's looking forward to throughout the week ⬇️

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Parliamentarians and a CPA delegation are in Geneva for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Listen to our podcast episode with the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan, where he discusses AI, climate change & creating an inclusive Assembly ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

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Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on becoming Speaker of the Punjab, Sustainable Growth & more - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth

This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, the CPA’s Podcast, speaks to Hon. Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, Pakistan.We speak about…

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Assemblée nationale du Québec @assnatqc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

La 61e Conférence régionale canadienne de l’Association parlementaire du Commonwealth s’est conclue hier à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec. Merci à toutes les délégations pour leur collaboration essentielle! #APC #PolCan #PolQC

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This month, Clerks and Parliamentary officials from across the #Commonwealth were hosted by New Zealand Parliament for a CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency. Watch highlights below ⬇ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMr...

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Enhancing skills & networking for Parliamentary Clerks at CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency course

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Last week, a team from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association met with the Parliament of Vanuatu as part of a CPA Democratic Benchmarks self-assessment exercise Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

This week, 61st CPA #Canada Regional Conference takes place in Québec with Canadian Speakers & Members of Parliament hosted by @assnatqc.bsky.social Plus #Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Canadian Regional Conference Find out how we work with CPA Canada Region www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

In this video, Clerks and officials from Parliaments across the Commonwealth speak about their experiences at the recent CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency hosted by the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMr...

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat @cpa-secretariat.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

New Vacancy: Communications and Office Administrator at the #Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Role requires motivated, hard-working & organised individual. Permanent role with competitive salary & opportunity for travel Apply by 30 July 2025 ⬇ www.cpahq.org/get-involved...

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Vacancy: Communications and Office Administrator

The CPA is seeking to appoint a Communications and Office Administrator to work within our Strategy and Communications Team. Apply by 30 July 2025.

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