The Pearson Centre hosts a virtual conversation with former Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick who will discuss his new book, Governing Canada: A guide to the tradecraft of politics. Learn about what goes into picking a cabinet, how ministers build their influence and political power, and how easily any achievement can be derailed. This event will take place online.
The Pearson Centre hosts a webinar on “Defining ‘Systemic Racism’” featuring various perspectives on what Systemic Racism is, and what measures we can take to combat it and undo it. Speakers include former Ontario Liberal MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, associate VP, Diversity and Human Rights, University of Guelph; Rachel Décoste, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, National Film Board of Canada; and Mohammed … Read more
Judith Robertson, commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, will launch the 11th annual Financial Literacy Month. The program will include an overview of FCAC’s renewed National Financial Literacy Strategy and special guest Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada. This event will take place online. Contact media@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.
Ryerson University hosts a webinar on “Social Media: The Enemy of a Vibrant and Inclusive Democracy?” Social media is an essential component of any political campaign, but it can be a toxic environment for women and racialized candidates. Sabreena Delhon, executive director with The Samara Centre for Democracy, and Amira Elghawaby, director of programs and outreach at the Canadian Race Relations … Read more
Ryerson Unversity hosts a webinar, “On the Frontlines of Democracy: Can Democracy Prevent Climate Catastrophe?” While politicians remain wary of imposing short-term costs on their constituents despite the destructive long-term ramifications of the status quo, parts of the electorate in many democracies can be hostile towards political authority and scientific expertise. Journalist and author Kate Aronoff will discuss how our … Read more
Environmental Defence Canada, Nature Canada, Nature Québec, and the Natural Resources Defense Council co-host a press conference to discuss the report Missing the Forest: How carbon loopholes for logging hinder Canada’s climate leadership, which documents several ways Canada is failing to accurately measure, report and regulate the logging industry’s carbon emissions, and how these loopholes undermine Canada’s climate … Read more
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada hosts its first New Professionals Annual Seminar, a chance to learn from leaders and experts in the world of public policy and administration. Key policy topics include the outcome of the federal election, innovation in the workplace, mental health, Indigenous rights and more. This event will take place online.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be rolling out a virtual red carpet for hundreds of the who’s who of Canadian business leaders from every province, territory and sector for its Annual General Meeting and Convention, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will … Read more
Scaling Up hosts Canada’s annual industrial bioeconomy business conference, two days of international experts addressing the Net Zero energy transition. Speakers include Mahima Sharma, director, Forest Products Association of Canada; Sarah Van Exan, executive director, GreenPAC; Ian Thomson, president, Advanced Biofuels Canada; and Chris Henderson, president, Lumos Energy. Details online. Call 613-821-0495.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) will join Germany’s State Secretary at the Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Jochen Flasbarth, and COP26 President Designate, Alok Sharma, for a media availability on the launch of the $100 billion climate finance delivery plan. This event will take place online. Call 819-790-1907.
