Event Location: Across Canada

Flag Day commemorates the inauguration of Canada’s red-and-white maple leaf flag, first raised on this day as the country’s national flag in 1965 by then-prime minister Lester B. Pearson.

International Development Week 2026 takes place from Feb. 1 to 7, celebrating how Canadians contribute to reducing poverty and advancing global development. This year’s theme, “Prosperity through Partnership,” highlights collaboration in international assistance and development efforts. Events take place across Canada. Details are available online.

A national coalition of civil society groups will hold coordinated press conferences on December 3 to oppose federal Bill C-9, warning it threatens democratic rights and expands police powers. The main event takes place at 11:00 a.m. in Room 135-B, Press Gallery, with speakers including ISG Senator Yuen Pau Woo. Simultaneous events will be held at … Read more

The Royal Canadian Air Force announced it will conduct flypasts across Canada on November 11 to mark Remembrance Day, including CF-18 Hornets over the National War Memorial and Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. Aircraft from RCAF Wings nationwide will take part in ceremonies in provinces and territories, including Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Québec. Flights … Read more

The Mental Health Commission of Canada will host four in-person workshops for health-care leaders on dismantling structural stigma and embedding equity into organizational practice. Sessions take place in Calgary, Alta. on Nov. 5; in Montreal, Que. on Nov. 27; in Moncton, N.B. on Dec. 9; and in Ottawa on Dec. 11. Details and an expression … Read more

Canadians from coast to coast to coast will head to the polls to vote in the federal election called by Prime Minister Mark Carney on March 23. Polls are open from 9:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. in Ontario. Details online. 

The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct flypasts for several Remembrance Day commemorations across Canada. These will be carried out by aircraft from Royal Canadian Air Force Wings throughout Canada at various times throughout the day. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will participate in the 13th annual NASA Space Apps Challenge on Oct.5-6. The hybrid event will be held in-person in  20 Canadian cities and online. Details are available online. Contact asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca 450-926-4370

The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct flybys to celebrate Canada Day in locations across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. During the flybys, the aircraft will fly at a minimum altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle along their flight path. Call 204-833-2500 ext. 6785  Contact david.lavallee2@forces.gc.ca

Parliamentarians are in their constituencies this week. They will return to Ottawa on Monday, April 29. The House sitting calendar is available online.