College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) and University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) played host to seven visiting Canadian senators recently.
The senators were able to see how Canadian institutions are “at the forefront of advancing knowledge and skills in Qatar” and observed how students receive “an excellent, experiential education that prepares them to be leaders in different walks of life”, according to a statement.
The visiting senators, who were on a mission to learn more about the State and enhance relations between Canada and Qatar, included Anne Cools, Jean Guy-Dagenais, Donald Meredith, Douglas Black, Salma Ataullahjan, David Wells and Michael McDonald.
“I’m pleased to have the opportunity to show the senators our impressive campus,” said Dr Ken MacLeod, president of CNA-Q. “As Qatar’s premier technical college, CNA-Q plays a special role in the State as a world-class example of experiential learning. We are also the largest single employer of Canadians in Doha.”
The Senate is the upper house in Canada’s bicameral parliamentary democracy. The original Senate, created in 1867, had 72 seats, but more seats were added as the country grew. The Canadian Constitution now directs that the Senate have 105 appointed members. The Senate is also intended to provide Parliament with a second chance to consider bills before they are passed.
“University of Calgary in Qatar is proud to be able to show members of the Canadian government the work we do in educating the next generation of nurses for Qatar,” said Dr Kim Critchley, dean and CEO of UCQ. “Nursing is an essential profession for a world-class healthcare system and we are glad the senators got a chance to see the high quality of our students and faculty.”