01/10/2026 | 16:32:20 Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for her work in creating this report on such an important and timely issue. My brief intervention today will deal with artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work. While the report concludes that it is still too early to estimate the impact of AI on the labour market and on workers, it notes that this impact will need to be mitigated by both job creation and job losses, while potentially transforming work more broadly. In Canada... 30/09/2026 | 13:22:45 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear colleagues, It is a pleasure to be back in this Chamber and to participate in this important debate on the future of media independence and pluralism. I believe that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are essential pillars of democratic societies. In Canada, these freedoms are protected under section 2(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Our courts have consistently recognized the close relationship between... 29/09/2026 | 18:52:19 Thank you, Madam Chair. Honourable colleagues, I would like to begin by commending the excellent report presented by Lord Leslie GRIFFITHS, as well as the draft resolution. This Assembly is right to take every opportunity to reaffirm the crucial role of diasporas in strengthening democracies. Diasporas play a key role not only in the integration of immigrants, but also in the maintenance of genuine engagement between communities and government bodies. Thus, Canada and Europe must continue to... 01/10/2025 | 19:47:47 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Valued colleagues, In Canada, like in most countries in Europe, youth tend to vote at lower rates than older citizens. Despite this, analysis indicates that young people are among the most active participants in other forms of civic engagement in Canada. The report we are debating today identifies emerging trends for youth democratic engagement. To better promote youth participation, I believe that we must first understand those trends...