Voices

A conversation with... Brian Francis, Canada

Tue, 30/05/2023 - 18:12

As part of the IPU series called 'A conversation with...', we interview parliamentarians from all over the world to find out who they represent and what motivates them. In this edition, we discover Brian Francis, a parliamentarian from Canada.

The views and opinions expressed by the parliamentarians are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

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