Organizational Governance Within Parliamentary Institutions: Starting with a Framework

This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series Vol 45 No. 1 (Spring)

Organizational Governance Within Parliamentary Institutions: Starting with a Framework

Artour Sogomonian is Clerk Assistant, Parliamentary Services at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia has created what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind governance framework for a parliamentary institution. This authoritative guide outlines the framework, processes and practices in support of good governance in the very unique parliamentary context. In this article, the author explains why the framework was established, details the principles informing it, and its general structure. He concludes by noting that when parliaments are proactive in establishing and maintaining good governance internally, they help create and sustain public confidence in these institutions.

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Accountability, Integrity and Administration: A Rock-Solid Framework for the House of Assembly in Newfoundland and Labrador

This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series Vol 45 No. 1 (Spring)

Accountability, Integrity and Administration: A Rock-Solid Framework for the House of Assembly in Newfoundland and Labrador

Kim Hawley George is Clerk Assistant (A) and Law Clerk of the House of Assembly in Newfoundland and Labrador. She has been appointed Queen’s Counsel.

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Building Capabilities for the Future – Keeping Up with Change

This entry is part 9 of 11 in the series Vol 45 No. 1 (Spring)

Building Capabilities for the Future – Keeping Up with Change

Ismail Albaidhani, PhD, is a Senior Advisor to the Clerk of the House of Commons and Guillaume LaPerrière-Marcoux is Chief of Staff in the Office of the Clerk of the House of Commons.

CPA Activities

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Vol 44 No. 4 (Winter)

CPA Activities

New Nova Scotia Speaker

Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain was elected Speaker of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly on September 24. The long-time Progressive Conservative MLA, who was nominated by Premier Tim Houston, defeated New Democratic MLA Lisa Lachance. The vote took longer than usual as MLAs present lined up in groups to cast ballots in recognition of COVID-19 restrictions.

Nothing About Us Without Us: Representation of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Interests in Parliament

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Vol 44 No. 4 (Winter)

Nothing About Us Without Us: Representation of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Interests in Parliament

Amélie Cossette is a 2020-2021 Parliamentary intern. She holds an honours bachelor’s degree in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from the University of Ottawa and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Fundamental Rights at Université Laval. As someone who has a loved one with an intellectual disability, she suggests that this research project be read, in part, as a heartfelt plea for an ableist society to do better.

Messaging, Partisanship and Politics: Discourse in Standing Committees in a Minority Parliament

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Vol 44 No. 4 (Winter)

Messaging, Partisanship and Politics: Discourse in Standing Committees in a Minority Parliament

Valere Gaspard is a graduate student at the University of Ottawa, a research fellow at Western University’s Leadership and Democracy Lab, and an alumnus of the Parliamentary Internship Programme (2020-2021). This is a revised version of the essay he wrote as part of his internship.

(Re)Building Behaviour: How the B.C. Chamber Influences Politics, and How B.C. MLAs Want to Change It

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series Vol 44 No. 4 (Winter)

(Re)Building Behaviour: How the B.C. Chamber Influences Politics, and How B.C. MLAs Want to Change It

Rachel McMillan and Abby Koning are 2021 B.C Legislative Interns.

Unfinished Business: A Snapshot of Recent Government Bill Practice

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Vol 44 No. 4 (Winter)

Unfinished Business: A Snapshot of Recent Government Bill Practice

Charlie Feldman is the President of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group and a member of the Law Society of Ontario. Any views expressed in this piece are his own and not those of any employer.

Governing by Time Allocation: The Increasing Use of Time Allocation in the House of Commons, 1971 to 2021

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Vol 44 No. 4 (Winter)

Governing by Time Allocation: The Increasing Use of Time Allocation in the House of Commons, 1971 to 2021

In its Winter 2000–2001 issue, the Canadian Parliamentary Review published the first study on the use of Standing Order 78 (commonly known as “time allocation”) in the House of Commons. “Silencing Parliamentary Democracy or Effective Time Management? Time Allocation in the House of Commons” chronicles the use of time allocation between December 1971 and June 2000. This article by the same author provides an update on the use of time allocation in the two subsequent decades, thus covering the periods from the 28th Parliament (1968–1971) to the 43rd Parliament (2019–2021).

The Non-Partisan Paradox: Overcoming Gender Disparity in the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly

This entry is part 5 of 9 in the series Vol 44 No. 3 (Fall)

The Non-Partisan Paradox: Overcoming Gender Disparity in the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly

Christopher Yurris is enrolled in a Master program in Political Science at McGill University. He worked as a summer student at the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories in 2021.

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