Event Location: Online

International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will participate in a panel discussion to demonstrate Canada’s commitment to climate adaptation and climate partnerships. Other participants include Augusta Maita, Mozambique’s Minister of Sea, Inland Waters, and Fisheries; and Mary MacDonald, Senior VP and Chief Conservation … Read more

On behalf of on behalf of Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil-La Petite-Nation, Que.) will announce support for the Composites Development Center of Quebec. Details online. Contact: ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.

To commemorate National Flag Day of Canada and mark Black History Month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, along with distinguished guests, will welcome 29 candidates into the Canadian family at a special virtual citizenship ceremony. Special guests include Judge Suzanne Carrière; Dr. Richard Vedan, MSW Ph.D., … Read more

Japan’s ambassador to Canada, Kawamura Yasuhisa, will take part in an expert briefing on “Fuelling the Info-Pacific: How Hydrogen Power Could Help Safeguard Energy Security in the Region,” hosted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Other participants include Frank Des Rosiers, Assistant Deputy Minister for Natural Resources Canada; Yamashita Yukari, Board Member, Director, The Institute of Energy Economics; … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.) will take part in “Flag day w Olympians,” a discussion about what the Maple Leaf means to us as Canadians, hosted by the Pearson Centre. Other participants include Waneek Horn-Miller, member of the Canadian women’s water polo team that won gold at the 1999 … Read more

Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) will make a funding announcement related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 50. He will be joined by Chief Thomas Neeposh from the Cree Nation of Mistissini. This event will take place online. Call   613-992-6568.

The Canadian Association for the Club of Rome hosts a webinar: “International Cooperation to Align Fossil Fuel Production with Paris Goals: A Bold New Idea.” Tzeporah Berman, International Program Director at Stand.earth and chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Committee, will discuss what needs to happen to align fossil fuel supply with Paris goals and how can … Read more

Equal Voice hosts a workshop on “Debating disinformation.” For those currently working or are interested in working in politics, fielding questions from citizens whose beliefs have been influenced by disinformation, fake news and conspiracy theories is inevitable. Learn the art of debating in such a climate, while respecting opinions that are different from yours. This event will take place … Read more

Liberal MP Emmanuella Lambropoulos (Saint-Laurent, Que.) and Conservative MP Michael Barett (Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Ont.) will join former senator Jim Munson at a press conference to celebrate Canada’s inaugural National Kindness Week (Feb. 18-25, 2022). Other participants include Shmuel Bulka, son of the late Rabbi Reuven Bulka, founder of Kind Canada; and Jamie Bell, Manitoba Chair, Global Dignity Canada. … Read more

The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders hosts “Rare Disease Day 2022” featuring the launch of CORD’s Year of Action to bring Canada’s Rare Drug Strategy from Vision to Reality. The day’s agenda will explore why Canada needs a national Rare Disease Drug Strategy, visions and actions, and a roundtable of stakeholders. This event will take place online.