Council chamber at Ottawa City Hall.

Parliamentary Meeting Protocol Course

The Parliamentary Meeting Protocol Course (PMPC) covers the principles of parliamentary law and meeting rules, procedures, and practices based on Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition. PMPC provides a basic level of understanding of meeting protocol to help you become more effective in your municipal activities. It does not take into account such governing authorities as statutes, procedure or other bylaws, or adopted special rules of order.

Registration Information



Registration for the Winter/Spring term is open from December 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026 unless a course reaches capacity. Registration for the Fall 2026 term will open on July 2, 2026.

Course materials and a syllabus with due dates will be available to registrants by January 19. The first assignment/first quiz is due by February 2…

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Jean-Luc Henry