Venezuela Ambassador to Canada to deliver remarks

The Canadian International Council hosts a discussion on “The Crisis In Venezuela” featuring Venezuela’s ambassador to Canada, Orlando Viera-Blanco. This event will take place at the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, Concordia University, 1250 rue Guy. Details online.

May to participate in Global Climate Strike

Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will rally with candidates and supporters at the corner of Park Ave. and Duluth. Then at 12:00 p.m. (local time), May will join the Global Climate Strike at the Monument George-Étienne Cartier. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will also be attendance. Call 250-858-0507.

May to make announcement

Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will make an announcement about renewable energy in Room 306, Centre St-Pierre, 1212 Rue Panet. Call 250-858-0507.

Former PM Paul Martin: “What is the Future for the G20?”

The Montreal Council on Foreign Relations hosts a discussion on “The Financial Crisis and Economic Turbulence: What is the Future for the G20?” featuring former Liberal Prime Minister Paul Martin and Lawrence H. Summers, former secretary of the United States Treasury, both co-founders of the G20. This event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton … Read more

Perspectives on the 2019 Federal Elections

The McGill Institute for the Study of Canada and the Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship present a panel discussion on the Canadian federal election. Dean of Arts Antonia Maioni will moderate discussion featuring Marc-André Bodet, Claire Durand, Allison Harell and MISC’s Eakin Fellow Melanee Thomas who will discuss the parties’ respective campaigns, as well their predictions for the election. This event will take place … Read more

“Mexico-Quebec Relations and the New Free Trade Agreement”

The Montreal Council on Foreign Relations hosts a luncheon presentation on “Mexico-Quebec Relations and the New Free Trade Agreement” featuring Juan José Gómez Camacho, Ambassador of Mexico to Canada, and Stéphanie Allard-Gomez, Delegate General of Quebec in Mexico. This event will take place at the Marriott Château Champlain, 1050 De la Gauchetière St. W. Details online.

Minister Rodriguez to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) will announce funding for Artitalia Group Inc.,11755 Rodolphe-Forget. Call 343-291-1710.

Minister Rodriguez to make announcement

Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) will make an announcement at the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde. This event will take place at 84 Sainte-Catherine Street West. Call 819-994-9101. 

Minister Joly to make an announcement

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce an investment for greener Canadian cities. This event will take place at the Centre for Sustainable Development, Atrium, 50 Sainte-Catherine St. W. Call 343-292-6100.

Conservative leader Scheer to deliver remarks

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) will speak on “It’s time for you to get ahead” at a luncheon event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal. This event will take place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle. Details online.