In today's complex world, the lack of clear boundaries between domestic and foreign policy regularly pushes Canadian parliamentarians to take action on the international stage. More and more of them are engaged in direct exchanges with their foreign counterparts on issues of national and global importance. In Canada, diplomatic engagement has long been an integral part of our parliamentarians' activities, and is generally aimed at the following three objectives: exchanging ideas and best prac...| HillNotes
One of Parliament’s fundamental roles is to review and approve the government’s taxation and spending plans. To fulfill this role, parliamentarians follow the parliamentary financial cycle, which consists of a continuous loop of activities that take place throughout the calendar year. Because the federal government’s fiscal year begins on 1 April and ends on 31 March, activities that take place during a single calendar year may relate to different fiscal years.| HillNotes