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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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