Twenty-sixth regional seminar.

• Position: CPA activities: the Canadian scene

The Canadian Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association held it first activity in Nunavut from October 16-18, 2003.

The Speaker of the Nunavut Legislative Assembly, Kevin O'Brien, hosted about thirty delegates and observers from eight provinces and territories as well as from the Parliament of Canada. Among the other Speakers in attendance were Bev Harrison of New Brunswick, Anthony Whitford of the Northwest Territories and George Hickes of Manitoba.

The welcoming reception was hosted by Deputy Speaker Uriash Puqiqnak, MLA and included traditional Inuit ceremonies such as the lighting of the Qulliq by Mary Wilman and Sammy Qaumagiaq. The Illiniarvik Childrens Choir led by Carole Horne performed as did David Serkoak and the Joamie School Drummers. The entertainment concluded with a sample of Inuit throat singing by Madeleine Allakariallak and Sylvia Cloutier.

The first business session, focused on the topic of E-Democracy and Parliament. The main speaker was William Cusano, MNA of Quebec. Another session, led by Speaker O'Brien, dealt with the topic of Consensus Government.

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