McGill University hosts “Unlikely Insider: A West Coast Advocate in Ottawa” featuring former Senator and cabinet minister Jack Austin who will discuss his memoir Unlikely Insider, exploring the value of public service as a force for economic progress, social justice, and nation‐building. Montreal Gazette writer Edie Austin, Jack’s daughter and co-author, will also take part. This event will take place at … Read more
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle will deliver remarks on “Market liquidity measures taken during COVID” at the 21st National Bank Financial Services Conference in Montreal, Que. Details online.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will deliver opening remarks at Americana 2023. This event will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 place Jean-Paul-Riopelle. Call 819-230-1557.
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Rachel Bendayan (Outremont, Que.) will make a funding announcement regarding support to improve access to justice for Indigenous families. Call 343-574-3446.
Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) will participate in a tour of Sollum Technologies. This event will take place at Sollum Technologies, 465 rue Saint‑Jean. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
McGill University hosts a panel discussion, “Working as Womxn in Canadian Public Policy”. Participants including former Liberal MP Eleni Bakopanos, policy specialist Nirushaa Senthilnathan, and policy consultant and researcher Dr. Olivia Smith will shed light on the experiences of womxn working in politics, policy and civil society and the challenge of reaching gender parity in decision-making spheres. This event will take place at … Read more
McGill University hosts a panel discussion: “Should Canadians Worry About Inflation? Is the Cure Worse than the Disease?” Expert economists will discuss how the problem of inflation for Canadians and for policymakers, and what should our governments be doing to reduce inflation or to reduce its harmful effects. This event will take place in the Faculty Club 3450 rue … Read more
McGill University hosts a lecture: “Absent Citizens No More: Advancing Disability Justice in Canada”. University of Ottawa political science professor Michael Orsini will discuss what it means to centre disability justice in Canadian politics. This event will take place in the Billiards Room, Faculty Club, 3450 rue McTavish. Details online.
Malaysian High Commissioner to Canada Siti Hajjar Adnin, Indonesian Ambassador Daniel Tumpal S. Simanjuntak, and Vietnamese Ambassador Cao Phong Pham will take part in a panel discussion in English on “Southeast Asia: Canada’s Partners of the Future” hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. This event will take place at Le Westin Montréal, 270 rue Saint-Antoine O. Details online.
France’s ambassador to Canada Michel Miraillet will deliver remarks in French at a luncheon event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. This event will take place at Le Westin Montréal, 270 Saint-Antoine St. W. Details online.
