The Association was formally incorporated on April 29, 2010.
Our Membership
The Association’s membership consists of all the Sergeants-at-Arms and Heads of Security from all Canadian legislatures. It maintains a close relationship with its counterparts in the national legislatures of Canada’s Five Eyes intelligence alliance partners (United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand) and the Commonwealth.
The Association has met annually since 1981. In addition to these meetings, the objectives of the Association, listed below, are achieved through regular discussion and communication between members.
The objectives of the Association are:
- To serve as a vehicle for its members to meet and discuss matters relating to their unique and vital role in parliamentary democracy;
- To promote knowledge of both the traditional and contemporary roles of Sergeant-at-Arms and Heads of Security;
- To serve as a vehicle for its members to share best business practices in their roles as Sergeant-at-Arms and Heads of Security; and
- To foster a working relationship between Canadian Sergeants-at-Arms and Heads of Security and their counterparts in other international jurisdictions.
Meet our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are elected by their peers at the Annual General Meeting and hold the position for a 3 year term.
Patrick McDonell
Chair, Board of Directors
Sergeant-at-Arms, House of Commons
David Fraser
Member, Board of Directors
Sergeant-at-Arms, Nova Scotia Legislature
Terry Langley
Member, Board of Directors
Sergeant-at-Arms, Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Dave Shuttleworth
Member, Board of Directors
Sergeant-at-Arms, Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Did you know?
The Sergeant-at-Arms is a senior official of the Chamber and performs various roles.
Within the Chamber, some of these responsibilities are of a traditional or ceremonial nature.
Learn more