MPs’ duties

In the Chamber

MPs help make Canada’s laws by debating and voting on bills. They represent their constituents' views by presenting petitions, making statements and asking questions.

In committee

Committee work is an important part of an MP’s job. During committee meetings, MPs look at bills in greater depth and study issues of national interest.

The MP for Alfred-Pellan, Angelo Iacono, sits on the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) and the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament (BILI).

In caucus

During caucus meetings, MPs from the same party discuss national issues to determine parliamentary strategy. They ask questions of their leader and explain the views of their constituents.

MPs from the same area also discuss common issues and priorities at regional caucus meetings.

The MP for Alfred-Pellan is the Treasurer for the Quebec Liberal Caucus and the National Liberal Caucus.

Interparliamentary groups and associations

Interparliamentary groups and associations promote Canada’s interests abroad and strengthen relations between Canadian parliamentarians and those in the countries concerned, fostering mutual cooperation and understanding.

The MP for Alfred-Pellan, Angelo Iacono, is:

• Vice-Chair of the Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group
• Member of the Executive Committee of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group
• Co-Chair of the Canada-Lebanon Friendship Group
• Member of the Canada-France Interparliamentary Association
• Member of the Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association
• Member of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association
• Member of the Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly
• Member of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group
• Member of the Canada-Germany Interparliamentary Group
• Member of the Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group
• Member of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• Member of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association
• Member of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas
• Member of the Canada-China Legislative Association