This section provides access to resources created by ParlAmericas to assist parliamentarians and the general public to strengthen democracy and good practices in the hemisphere.
ParlAmericas is the inter-parliamentary institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy in the inter-American system. Convening the national legislatures from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas works to strengthen democratic governance in the hemisphere by enhancing the ability of legislators to fulfill their roles and responsibilities through exchanges of parliamentary best practices and by promoting cooperative political dialogue on regional issues.
The ParlAmericas Podcast is compiled from sessions recorded from different ParlAmericas activities delivered on-location across the hemisphere.
For more information about ParlAmericas visit: www.parlamericas.org and follow us on social media platforms: @ParlAmericas. | ParlAmericas es la institución interparlamentaria que promueve la diplomacia parlamentaria en el sistema interamericano. Convoca a las legislaturas nacionales de Norte, Centro y Sur América y el Caribe, ParlAmericas trabaja para fortalecer la gobernanza democrática en el hemisferio amplificando la capacidad de los legisladores para cumplir con sus funciones y responsabilidades mediante intercambios de buenas prácticas legislativas y promoviendo un dialogo político cooperativo sobre problemáticas regionales.
El podcast de ParlAmericas se ha compilado a partir de sesiones grabadas de las diferentes actividades de ParlAmericas realizadas localmente alrededor de todo el hemisferio.
Para obtener más información sobre ParlAmericas, visite: www.parlamericas.org y síganos en las plataformas de redes sociales: @ParlAmericas.
Energy security has become an increasingly urgent priority as countries respond to geopolitical uncertainty, supply shocks, changing trade dynamics, and the need for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
In this episode, Dr. Monica Gattinger, Director of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy at the University of Ottawa’s School of Political Studies and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, discusses how energy trade can strengthen energy security and how countries can build more resilient energy systems. Her remarks address the importance of regulatory frameworks, infrastructure, public and investor confidence, diversified partnerships, and inclusive energy projects.
The conversation also considers the role of parliamentarians in shaping public understanding of trade, supporting energy cooperation, and helping move regional and international initiatives from dialogue to implementation.
This episode was recorded during the 22nd ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 10th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network, titled “Parliamentary Leadership for Shared Prosperity: Advancing Trade, Innovation, and Security in a Changing World,” held in Ottawa, Canada, from May 19 to 22, 2026. Please find the meeting content available at the following link.
