The Native Women’s Association of Canada will honour Indigenous artist Maxine Noel for her contributions in raising public awareness of the Canadian crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the loaning of her artwork “Not Forgotten” to the Canadian Museum of History. In addition to Noel, speakers include Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. … Read more
Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) and Quebec MLA Alexandre Iracà, along with local partners, will celebrate the official opening of Mon Chez Nous (Maloney) housing complex. This event will take place at 808 Boulevard Maloney E. Call 514-283-7972.
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) hosts a series of federal electoral reform community dialogue events across Canada. These events, which complement the work of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform, are intended to raise awareness of electoral reform and provide an opportunity for you to engage in discussion with others about the future of Canada’s democracy. This … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will hold a two-day public hearing examining how the new basic television package and flexible packaging options are being implemented across Canada. This event will take place at the Conference Centre, Phase IV, 140 prom. du Portage, Outaouais room. Call 819-997-9403.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) will launch the Greenest School Year Challenge to encourage young Canadians to make 2016-2017 the greenest school year yet. This event will take place at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School, 2 Millar … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples/Indigenous Peoples’ Assembly of Canada will hold elections for the roles of National Chief and National Vice-Chief at the 45th Annual General Assembly. A list of candidates is available online.
In honour of Linguistic Duality Day, the Canada School of Public Service hosts a bilingual armchair discussion on the role of the Supreme Court of Canada in the evolution of language rights since 1969. Michel Francœur, Director and General Counsel, Official Languages Directorate, Justice Canada, will speak on “Official Languages Law since 1969: The Four Seasons … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will be Gatineau to mark the start of the 150-day countdown to the year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation. She will inform Canadians that a series of activities will be held over the next 150 days to build excitement and showcase Canada 150 activities in all parts of the … Read more
Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada will hold a press conference presenting the responses of NWAC and its allies to the official announcement of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The event will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 35 Laurier Street. Call … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will deliver remarks regarding the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The event will be held at Dinty’s Restaurant, 620 Chemin d’Aylmer.
