Families, friends, and colleagues gathered in the Senate Chamber to honour the lives and service of 31 former parliamentarians who passed away between May 2025 and March 2026. The occasion marked the 27th Annual Memorial Service, a solemn tribute to the former senators and members of the House of Commons. “Each year we gather to … Read more
Families, friends and colleagues of the 29 former parliamentarians who have passed away from May 2022 to April 2023, gathered in the Senate Chamber on June 5 for the 24th annual memorial service. The ceremony paid tribute to the lives of former senators and former members of the House of Commons. “I am honoured to lead my … Read more
Families, friends and colleagues of the 35 former parliamentarians who have passed away since from July 2021 to April 2022, gathered in the Senate Chamber for the 23rd annual memorial service. The ceremony paid tribute to the lives of former senators and former members of the House of Commons. “I am honoured to lead my … Read more
Families, friends and colleagues of the 19 former parliamentarians who have passed away since October 2020, gathered virtually today for the 22nd annual Memorial Service. The ceremony paid tribute to the lives of six former Senators, 13 former MPs and one honorary member. “I am honoured to lead my colleagues in remembering the many contributions of … Read more
The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) announced the appointment of Francis LeBlanc to the position of executive director of the association, beginning May 24, 2016. A former parliamentarian, ministerial chief of staff, and economist in the public service, Francis LeBlanc brings a wealth of managerial experience, understanding of parliament and parliamentarians, and a deep … Read more
A memorial service celebrating the lives of 25 former parliamentarians took place in the Senate Chamber. Six former Senators and 18 former Members of the House of Commons, all of whom passed away since May 2014, were remembered by family, friends and former colleagues during a service organized by the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians. Also, … Read more
The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) has announced that the David MacDonald is this year’s winner of its Distinguished Service Award. The award is to be presented in Ottawa on Monday, June 1st, by the Speakers of the Senate and House of Commons, both of whom are honorary members of CAFP. More information is … Read more
A memorial service celebrating the lives of 22 former Parliamentarians took place in the Senate Chamber. Two former senators and 20 former members of the House of Commons, all of whom passed away since May 2013, were remembered by family, friends and former colleagues during a service organized by the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians. Also, … Read more
Former senator, the Hon. Michael Kirby, O.C., has been named as this year’s recipient of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) Distinguished Service Award to be presented in Ottawa on Monday, June 9 by the Speakers of the Senate and House of Commons. More information is available online. Call 613-947-1690.
Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) president, Léo Duguay announced that former finance minister, Michael Wilson, P.C. C.C. will be presented with the association`s Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala dinner at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Wednesday evening, May 21, 2014. The event is being chaired by Tony Fell, retired chairman, RBC Capital … Read more
