The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Canada’s broken promise to Afghans.” Following an historic failure to react to the unfolding tragedy of the fall of Afghanistan, Canada’s dedication to Afghan refugees has been found lacking. Where is Canada’s voice? What happened to our leadership? And how can Canadian leaders do more to help the many brave people … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Clean Water for First Nations: Is the Government Spending Enough? This report builds on the PBO’s 2017 report and responds to a request from Senator Renée Dupuis to examine budget sufficiency for First Nations water and wastewater systems on reserve. Call 613-992-8026.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) will travel to Guatemala to meet with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and high level representatives from Central American countries and the U.S. This visit will bring attention to Canada’s commitment to work with other states to find solutions to the forcible displacement of peoples within … Read more
National Defence Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) will offer a public apology to all current and former members of the Defence Team who have been affected by sexual assault and sexual misconduct, including harassment, and discrimination. She will be joined by Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre and Jody Thomas, Deputy Minister of National Defence. This event will be livestreamed on … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new PBO report entitled Expanded Fiscal Analysis of Federal Pay Equity. During the 43rd Parliament, former Conservative MPs Jag Sahota, Nelly Shin and Alice Wong expressed interest in an update to the PBO report Fiscal Analysis of Federal Pay Equity, particularly in reference to regulations related to the … Read more
Results of the vote held by the People’s Party of Canada to review the leadership of Maxime Bernier will be unveiled on the Party’s social media accounts. A link to the PPC’s webpage as well as the official results from the third party firm that is conducting the vote, SimplyVoting, will be provided. Contact: media@peoplespartyofcanada.ca.
The Conference of Defence Associations Institute hosts a panel discussion on “Competing Strategic Interests in the Indo-Pacific: Implications for Canada.” A panel of experts will discuss Canada’s challenge in this new security environment given its limited capacity, a deep bilateral connection with the United States, growing economic engagement in East Asia, vested interest in trade diversification, as … Read more
The Canada International Council’s Edmonton chapter hosts a webinar on “Global Disparities and The COVID-19 Vaccine” exploring the long-term consequences of COVID-19 vaccine inequity and what can be done to move the entire world out of the pandemic? Panelists include Dr. Peter Singer, special advisor to the Director General of the World Health Organization; Dr. Anna Banerji, associate professor, University of Toronto … Read more
The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar, “Advancing Human Rights as a UN Special Rapporteur: Reflections from Three Canadians.” uOttawa’s Alex Neve will moderate the discussion featuring Leilani Farha, Michael Lynk and François Crépeau who will reflect on the importance of the Special Procedures, the ups and downs they have faced, and what it is like for a Canadian to … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association hosts the Canadian Immunization Conference from Dec. 8-9. Speakers include Prof. Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy; Kumanan Wilson, professor, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa and Chief Executive Officer, CANImmunize Inc.; Guillaume Poliquin, vice-president of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory; and Erin Ledrew, vaccine clinic manager, Centre for Addiction and … Read more
