McGill University hosts the 2025 Mallory Lecture, “Back to the Future,” with freelance political columnist Chantal Hébert. With the leading provincial party in Quebec and the ruling Alberta party both looking at holding votes on secession, Hébert will look back at the 1995 Quebec referendum and the 30-year constitutional peace that followed. The event will … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Carlos Leitão (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, Que.) will deliver remarks at the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction’s (CISC) annual Canadian Steel Conference on October 28–29. Leitão will discuss current challenges, solutions and measures of support for the sector. The event will take place at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, 1201 René-Lévesque Blvd … Read more
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada Gregor Robertson (Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby, B.C.) will participate in a fireside chat on the final day of the National Conference on Ending Homelessness. This event will be held at Palais des congrès, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle. Details online. Contact media@caeh.ca.
The National Conference on Ending Homelessness takes place in Montréal, from Oct. 28-30. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness’ 12th annual conference, hosted in partnership this year with the Movement to End Homelessness in Montréal, will welcome over 2,200 participants from across Canada to Montréal to share lessons and learn from best practices on how … Read more
The New Democratic Party of Canada’s first leadership debate of the 2026 race will take place in Montreal. NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.), Avi Lewis, Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston and Tony McQuail will participate. The debate will be held primarily in French and will take place at MELS 3, 1777 Carrie Derick St. Contact media@ndp.ca
Public Services and Procurement Canada is hosting a media event at its GCSurplus warehouse to showcase its role in selling and donating surplus government assets. The event will highlight some of the unique items available, and demonstrate how GCSurplus supports environmental sustainability through its various programs. Contact media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca.
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.), on behalf of Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.), will make an important announcement in support of Black entrepreneurs across Canada. Contact media@hc-sc.gc.ca.
The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University invites members of the media to attend Attention: Govern or Be Governed, a two-day international forum bringing together parliamentarians, lawmakers, academics, civil society leaders, journalists, and technologists from around the world. This event will be held at The Rialto. Details online. Call 438-861-6727.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Patricia Lattanzio (Saint-Léonard–Saint-Michel, Que.), on behalf of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.), will announce funding in support of activities promoting the talent, creativity and inclusion of women artists of African descent in the cultural sector. Contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Sherry Romanado (Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne, Que.) and Liberal MP Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil, Que.), on behalf of Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.), will make an announcement to support access to health services in English for Anglophone communities in Quebec. Contact media@hc-sc.gc.ca.
