26/05/2026
π§πΏ President of the Senate, Hon. Carolyn Trench Sandiford, represented Belize at the 22nd ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 10th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network held in Ottawa, Canada from May 19β22, 2026. πποΈ
During the Assembly, Madam President moderated a working table session focused on strengthening transparency, public engagement, and parliamentary oversight for better trade outcomes through Open Parliament principles. π€π
The gathering brought together parliamentarians and stakeholders from across the Americas and the Caribbean to discuss trade, innovation, democratic governance, regional cooperation, and sustainable development. πππ§πΏ