Annual Conferences

Conferences are held yearly by the jurisdictions noted below. Once information is obtained on conference dates and physical locations they will be posted here. As well, should transcripts or summaries be made available following a conference, they will be made available here as well.

46th Annual Conference

Hosted by Saskatchewan

September 7 to 9, 2025

​​2025 Executive Officers

  • President: Trent Wotherspoon, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • Vice-President: Marwah Rizqy, MNA, Quebec
  • Vice-President: Lorelei Nicoll, MLA, Nova Scotia
  • Executive Director: Kathy Burianyk, Deputy Clerk

​47th Annual Conference

2026, hosted by Nova Scotia

​48th Annual Conference

2027, hosted by Nunavut

​49th Annual Conference

2028, hosted by Newfoundland and Labrador

Past Conferences

45th Annual Conference

Hosted by Quebec

September 8 to 10, 2024

2024 Executive Officers

  • President: Marwah Rizqy, MNA, Quebec
  • Vice-President: Currie Dixon, MLA, Yukon
  • Vice-President: Trent Wotherspoon, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • Executive Director: Philip Massolin, Clerk Assistant and Director of House Services

44th Annual Conference

Hosted by Yukon

September 10 to 12, 2023

​2023 Executive Officers

  • President: Currie Dixon, MLA, Yukon
  • Vice-President: John Williamson, MP, House of Commons
  • Vice-President: Marwah Rizqy, MNA, Quebec
  • Executive Director: Philip Massolin, Clerk Assistant and Director of House Services

43rd Annual Conference

Hosted by House of Commons (Canada)

August 28 to 30, 2022

2022 Executive Officers

  • President: John Williamson, MP, House of Commons
  • Vice-President: Shannon Phillips, MLA, Alberta
  • Vice-President: Currie Dixon, MLA Yukon
  • Executive Director: Philip Massolin, Clerk Assistant and Director of House Services

42nd Annual Conference

Hosted by Alberta

September 8 to 9, 2021

2021 Executive Officers

  • President: Shannon Phillips, MLA, Alberta
  • Vice-President: Mike Bernier, MLA, British Columbia
  • Vice-President: Kelly Block, MP, Chambre des communes
  • Executive Director: Philip Massolin, Clerk Assistant and Director of House Services

41st Annual Conference

Hosted by British Columbia

August 16 to 18, 2020

2020 Executive Officers

  • President: Shirley Bond, MLA, British Columbia
  • Vice-President: Catherine Fife, MPP, Ontario
  • Vice-President: Shannon Phillips, MLA, Alberta
  • Executive Director: Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia

40th Annual Conference

Hosted by Ontario

August 18 to 21, 2019

2019 Executive Officers

  • President: Catherine Fife, MPP, Ontario
  • Vice-President: Michele Beaton, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • Vice-President: Shirley Bond, MLA, British Columbia
  • Executive Director: Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Acting Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia

39th Annual Conference

Hosted by Prince Edward Island

September 23 to 25, 2018

2018 Executive Officers

  • President: Brad Trivers, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • Vice-President: Trevor Holder, MLA, New Brunswick
  • Vice-President: Catherine Fife, MPP, Ontario
  • Executive Director: Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Deputy Clerk and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

​CCPAC Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Business Session Agenda

Summary of Discussion 2017

Report of the Executive Director

38th Annual Conference

Hosted by New Brunswick

September 10 to 12, 2017

2017 Executive Officers

  • President: Trevor Holder, MLA, New Brunswick
  • First Vice-President: James Aylward, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • Second Vice-President: Ernie Hardeman, MPP, Ontario
  • Acting Executive Director: Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Deputy Clerk and Clerk of Committees, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Examining Public Spending, Office of the Auditor General of Canada

Business Session 1 – CCPAC constitution information note

Business Session 1 – Report of A/Executive Director

37th Annual Conference

Hosted by Northwest Territories

August 21 to 23, 2016

2016 Executive Officers

  • President: Kieron Testart, MLA, Northwest Territories
  • First Vice-President: Trevor Holder, MLA, New Brunswick
  • Second Vice-President: Ernie Hardeman, MPP, Ontario
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia

Conference Proceedings, 2016 CCPAC / CCOLA Annual Joint Conference

36th Annual Conference

Hosted by Manitoba

August 23 to 25, 2015

2015 Executive Officers

  • President: Reg Helwer, MLA, Manitoba
  • First Vice-President: Michael Nadli, MLA, Northwest Territories
  • Second Vice-President: Rick Doucet, MLA, New Brunswick
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia

Conference Proceedings: 2015 CCPAC CCOLA Annual Joint Conference

35th Annual Conference

Hosted by Newfoundland and Labrador

August 10 to 12, 2014

2014 Executive Officers

  • President: Tim Bennett, MHA, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • First Vice-President: Reg Helwer, MLA, Manitoba
  • Second Vice-President: Michael Nadli, MLA, Northwest Territories
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia

34th Annual Conference

Hosted by Saskatchewan

August 25 to 27, 2013

2013 Executive Officers

  • President: Warren McCall, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • First Vice-President: Tim Bennett, MHA, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Second Vice-President: Reg Helwer, MLA, Manitoba
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia

33rd Annual Conference

Hosted by Nunavut

August 19 to 21, 2012

2012 Executive Officers

  • President: Ron Elliott, MLA, Nunavut
  • First Vice-President: Trent Wotherspoon, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • Second Vice-President: TBA
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia

Conference Synopsis Report, 2012 CCPAC CCOLA Annual Joint Conference Synopsis

32nd Annual Conference

Hosted by Nova Scotia

August 28 to 30, 2011

2011 Executive Officers

  • President: Diana Whalen, MLA, Nova Scotia
  • First Vice-President: Fred Schell, MLA, Nunavut
  • Second Vice-President: Trent Wotherspoon, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Synopsis, 2011 CCPAC/CCOLA Annual Conference

31st Annual Conference

Hosted by Québec

August 29 to 31, 2010

2010 Executive Officers

  • President: Sylvain Simard, MNA Québec
  • First Vice-President: Diana Whalen, MHA, Nova Scotia
  • Second Vice-President: James Arvaluk, MLA, Nunavut
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Synopsis, 2010 CCPAC/CCOLA Annual Conference, Selected Sessions

30th Annual Conference

Hosted by Alberta

September 13 to 16, 2009

2009 Executive Officers

  • President: Hugh MacDonald, MLA, Alberta
  • First Vice-President: Gilles Taillon, MNA, Quebec
  • Second Vice-President: Maureen McDonald, MLA, Nova Scotia
  • Executive Director and Conference Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, September 13-16, 2009

29th Annual Conference

Hosted by Yukon

September 7 to 9, 2008

2008 Executive Officers

  • President: Arthur Mitchell, MLA, Yukon
  • First Vice-President: Hugh MacDonald, MLA, Alberta
  • Second Vice-President: Gilles Taillon, MNA, Quebec
  • Executive Director and Conference Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, September 7-9, 2008

28th Annual Conference

Hosted by British Columbia

August 19 to August 21, 2007

2007 Executive Officers

  • President: Rob Fleming, MLA, British Columbia
  • First Vice-President: Shawn Murphy, MP, House of Commons
  • Second Vice-President: Hugh MacDonald, MLA, Alberta
  • Executive Director and Conference Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, August 19-21, 2007

27th Annual Conference

Hosted by Prince Edward Island

September 10-12, 2006

2006 Executive Officers

  • President: Ron MacKinley, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • First Vice-President: Rob Fleming, MLA, British Columbia
  • Second Vice-President: John Williams, MP, House of Commons
  • Conference Secretary: Marian Johnston, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, Prince Edward Island
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, September 10-12, 2006

26th Annual Conference

Hosted by Ontario

August 21-23, 2005

2005 Executive Officers

  • President: Norm Sterling, MPP, Ontario
  • First Vice-President: Ron MacKinley, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • Second Vice-President: PAC Chair (not determined), British Columbia
  • Conference Secretary: Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk, Ontario
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, August 21-23, 2005

25th Annual Conference

Hosted by New Brunswick

August 28-31, 2004

2004 Executive Officers

  • President: Frank Branch, MLA, New Brunswick
  • First Vice-President: Norm Sterling, MPP, Ontario
  • Second Vice-President: Ron MacKinley, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • Conference Secretary: Donald J. Forestell, Clerk Assistant, New Brunswick
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, August 28-31, 2004

24th Annual Conference

Hosted by Manitoba

September 14 to 16, 2003

2003 Executive Officers

  • President: Ed Helwer, MLA, Manitoba
  • First Vice-President: Frank Branch, MLA, New Brunswick
  • Second Vice-President: John Gerretsen, MPP, Ontario
  • Conference Secretary: Rick Yarish, Committee Clerk, Manitoba
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, September 14-16, 2013

23rd Annual Conference

Hosted by Newfoundland and Labrador

August 25 to 27, 2002

2002 Executive Officers

  • President: Loyola Sullivan, MHA, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Vice-President: Ed Helwer, MLA, Manitoba
  • Second Vice-President: Sheldon Lee, MLA, New Brunswick
  • Conference Secretary: Elizabeth Murphy, Clerk Assistant, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

22nd Annual Conference

(Cancelled due to events related to 9/11)

Hosted by Saskatchewan

September 14-16, 2001

2001 Executive Officers

  • President: Ken Krawetz, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • First Vice-President: Loyola Sullivan, MHA, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Second Vice-President: Ed Helwer, MLA, Manitoba
  • Conference Secretary: Margaret Woods, Clerk Assistant, Saskatchewan
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

21st Annual Conference

Hosted by Nova Scotia

September 17 to 19, 2000

2000 Executive Officers

  • President: Russell McKinnon, MLA, Nova Scotia
  • First Vice-President: Ken Krawetz, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • Second Vice-President: Jack Byrne, MHA, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Conference Secretary: Mora Stevens, Committee Coordinator, Nova Scotia
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

​Conference Transcripts, September 18, 2000

Conference Transcripts, September 19, 2000

20th Annual Conference

Hosted by Québec

August 29 – 31, 1999

1999 Executive Officers

  • President: Geoffrey Kelly, MNA, Québec
  • First Vice-President: Russell MacKinnon , MHA, Nova Scotia
  • Second Vice-President: Rod Gantefoer, MLA, Saskatchewan
  • Conference Secretary: Alain Major, Committee Secretary, Québec
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, August 30, 1999, lunch

Conference Transcript, August 30, 1999

Conference Transcript, August 31, 1999

19th Annual Conference

Hosted by Northwest Territories

August 16 to 18, 1998

1998 Executive Officers

  • President: Roy Erasmus, MLA, Northwest Territories
  • First Vice-President: Geoffrey Kelly, MNA, Québec
  • Second Vice-President: John Leefe, MLA, Nova Scotia
  • Conference Secretary: Doug Schauerte, Deputy Clerk, Northwest Territories
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, August 17, 1998

Delegate List, August 17, 1998

Conference Transcript, August 18, 1998

Delegate List, August 18, 1998

18th Annual Conference

Hosted by Alberta

September 14 to 16, 1997

1997 Executive Officers

  • President: Muriel Abdurahman, MLA, Alberta
  • First Vice-President: Roy Erasmus, MLA, Northwest Territories
  • Second Vice-President: Jacques Chagnon, MNA, Québec
  • Conference Secretary: Corinne Dacyshyn, Committee Assistant, Alberta
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, September 15, 1997, English

Conference Transcript, September 16, 1997, English

17th Annual Conference

Hosted by British Columbia

September 8 to 10, 1996

1996 Executive Officers

  • President: Fred Gingell, MLA, British Columbia
  • First Vice-President: Muriel Abdurahman, MLA, Alberta
  • Second Vice-President: Roy Erasmus, MLA, Northwest Territories
  • Executive Director and Conference Coordinator: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

Conference Transcript, September 9, 1996, Morning Session

Conference Transcript, September 9, 1996, Afternoon Session

Conference Transcript, September 10, 1996, Morning Session

Conference Transcript, September 10, 1996, Afternoon Session

Annual Conference (Cancelled)

Hosted by House of Commons of Canada

1995

1995 Executive Officers

  • President: Richard Belisle, MP, House of Commons
  • First Vice-President: Fred Gingell, MLA, British Columbia
  • Second Vice-President: Muriel Abdurahman, MLA, Alberta
  • Conference Secretary: Richard Rumas, Committee Clerk, House of Commons
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

16th Annual Conference

Hosted by Prince Edward Island

July 10 to 12, 1994

1994 Executive Officers

  • President: Patricia Mella, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • First Vice-President: Richard Belisle, MP, House of Commons
  • Second Vice-President: Fred Gingell, MLA, British Columbia
  • Conference Secretary: Charles MacKay, Clerk Assistant, Prince Edward Island
  • Executive Director: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

15th Annual Conference

Hosted by Ontario

July 4 to 7, 1993

1993 Executive Officers

  • President: Joseph Cordiano, MPP, Ontario
  • Vice-President: Patricia Mella, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • Second Vice-President: Richard Belisle, MP, House of Commons
  • Conference Secretary: Tannis Manikel, Clerk, Ontario
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

14th Annual Conference

Hosted by New Brunswick

July 5 to 8, 1992

1992 Executive Officers

  • President: Camille Theriault, MLA, New Brunswick
  • First Vice-President: Bob Callahan, MLA, Ontario
  • Second Vice-President: Albert Fogarty, MLA, Prince Edward Island
  • Conference Secretary: Brenda Fraser, Committee Clerk, New Brunswick
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

13th Annual Conference

Hosted by Manitoba

August 11 to 14, 1991

1991 Executive Officers

  • President: Len Evans, MLA, Manitoba
  • First Vice-President: Camille Theriault, MLA, New Brunswick
  • Second Vice-President: Bob Callahan, MLA, Ontario
  • Conference Secretary: Bonnie Greschuk, Committee Clerk, Manitoba
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

12th Annual Conference

Hosted by Newfoundland

July 8 to 11, 1990

1990 Executive Officers

  • President: Loyola Hearn, MHA, Newfoundland
  • First Vice-President: Herold Driedger, MLA, Manitoba
  • Second Vice-President: Camille Theriault, MLA, New Brunswick
  • Conference Secretary: Mark Noseworthy, Manager of Financial Operations, Newfoundland
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

11th Annual Conference

Hosted by Alberta

July 9-12, 1989

1989 Executive Officers

  • President: Barry Pashak, MLA, Alberta
  • First Vice-President: Winston Baker, MHA, Newfoundland
  • Second Vice-President: Herold Driedger, MLA, Manitoba
  • Conference Secretary: Karen South, Committee Clerk, Alberta
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

10th Annual Conference

Hosted by Nova Scotia

July 10 to 13, 1988

1988 Executive Officers

  • President: Dr. William Gillis, MLA, (Nova Scotia)
  • First Vice-President: Barry Pashak, MLA, (Alberta)
  • Second Vice-President: Winston Baker, MHA, (Newfoundland)
  • Conference Secretary: Dianne M. Stillman, Committee Clerk, Nova Scotia
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant and Clerk of Committees, British Columbia

9th Annual Conference

Hosted by Québec

July 5 to 8, 1987

1987 Executive Officers

  • President: Jean-Guy Lemieux, MNA (Québec)
  • First Vice-President: George Archibald, MLA (Nova Scotia)
  • Second Vice-President: Barry Pashak, MLA (Alberta)
  • Conference Secretary: Alain Major, Committee Clerk, Québec
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant, Saskatchewan

8th Annual Conference

Hosted by Saskatchewan

July 6 to 9, 1986

1986 Executive Officers

  • President: E.B. (Ned) Shillington, MLA (Saskatchewan)
  • First Vice-President: Jean-Guy Lemieux, MNA (Québec)
  • Second Vice-President: George Archibald, MLA (Nova Scotia)
  • Conference Coordinator and Executive Secretary: Craig James, Clerk Assistant, Saskatchewan

7th Annual Conference

Hosted by Yukon

July 8 to 10, 1985

1985 Executive Officers

  • President: Tony Penikett, MLA (Yukon); Patrick Reid, MPP (Ontario) until March 1985
  • First Vice-President: Claude Lachance, MNA (Québec)
  • Second Vice-President: Dr. Colin Stewart, MLA (Nova Scotia)
  • Conference Secretary: Missy Follwell, Clerk Assistant, Yukon
  • Executive Secretary: Craig James, Committee Clerk, Saskatchewan

6th Annual Conference

Hosted by Prince Edward Island

July 9 to 11, 1984

1984 Executive Officers

  • President: Patrick Reid, MPP (Ontario)
  • First Vice-President: Peter Pope, MLA (Prince Edward Island)
  • Second Vice-President: Tony Penikett, MLA (Yukon)
  • Secretary: Dr. Graham White, Committee Clerk, Ontario

5th Annual Conference

Hosted by Ontario

July 10 to 13, 1983

1983 Executive Officers

  • President: Patrick Reid, MPP (Ontario)
  • First Vice-President: Peter Pope, MLA (Prince Edward Island)
  • Second Vice-President: Ernest Hall, MLA (British Columbia)
  • Secretary: Dr. Graham White, Committee Clerk, Ontario

4th Annual Conference

Hosted by British Columbia

July 5 to 7, 1982

1982 Executive Officers

  • President: Patrick Reid, MPP (Ontario)
  • First Vice-President: Edward Twohig, MLA (Nova Scotia)
  • Second Vice-President: Ernest Hall, MLA (British Columbia)
  • Secretary: Dr. Graham White, Committee Clerk, Ontario

3rd Annual Conference

Hosted by New Brunswick

July 6 to 8, 1981

1981 Executive Officers

  • President: Patrick Reid, MPP (Ontario)
  • Secretary: Dr. Graham White, Committee Clerk, Ontario

2nd Annual Conference

Hosted by Manitoba

August 11 to 13, 1980

1980 Executive Officers

  • President: Patrick Reid, MPP (Ontario)
  • Secretary: Dr. Graham White, Committee Clerk, Ontario

1st Annual Conference

Hosted by Newfoundland

August 13 to 15, 1979

1979 Executive Officers

  • President: Patrick Reid, MPP (Ontario)
  • Secretary: Dr. Graham White, Committee Clerk, Ontario