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 fall 2026 term will close on August 10 unless the course reaches capacity.

Course materials and a syllabus with due dates will be available to registrants by August 25. The first assignment/first quiz is due by September 8 and the final assignment/final quiz is due by December 14.

Please note that PMPC is…

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