ISG Senator Dr. Marie-Françoise Mégie will discuss the health disparities in Black communities at the inauguration of the University of Ottawa’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health, the first Canadian academic research centre entirely dedicated to the study of biological, social, and cultural determinants of health of Black communities in Canada. She will be joined by Dr. Josephine Etowa who … Read more
The Economic Club hosts a panel discussion on “Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance.” Participants include former Liberal cabinet minister Catherine McKenna; Peter V. Sheffield, chief sustainability officer and vice-president of external affairs U.S., Enbridge Inc.; Jill Schnarr, chief communications and social innovation officer, TELUS; and Norie Campbell, group head and general counsel, TD Bank. This event will take place online.
The Senate Prosperity Action Group and the Public Policy Forum will co-host a webinar, “Rising to the Challenge of New Global Realities,” discussing the need for a new long-term economic strategy for Canada. Participants include Senate Speaker George Furey; PSG Senator Peter Harder; ISG Senator Pierrette Ringuette; former prime minister Joe Clark; former deputy prime minister John Manley; Tabatha Bull, President and CEO … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Nurses Association will hold a press conference following an emergency COVID-19 summit, discussing the pandemic’s devastating impact on Canada’s health care system and health workers. Participants include: CMA President Dr. Katharine Smart; CMA Quebec board member Dr. Abdo Shabah; and CNA President Tim Guest. Details online. Call 613-807-0457.
Former multiculturalism minister and Liberal MP Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) will take part in a webinar on “Multiculturalism @ 50!” hosted by the Pearson Centre. This webinar will explore the evolution of the policy and more importantly of the ethic in society at large, and its acceptance or rejection among the population Fry will be joined … Read more
The Canadian International Council Winnipeg chapter hosts a panel discussion on: “U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Implications For Canadian Foreign Policy.” As the consequences of the American evacuation continue to unfold, Canada is faced with an increasing number of foreign policy decisions in the region, from how to address an influx of refugees and asylum seekers, to whether to … Read more
The C.D. Howe Institute hosts a webinar on “Building Stronger Communities Together” featuring Romy Bowers, president and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This event will take place online.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosts a webinar on “Federal Election Promises for Indigenous Communities.” Former Alberta MLA and spouse of federal Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) Shayne Saskiw and public relations advisor Phil Johnson will review the promises made by the new Liberal minority government for Indigenous communities, as well as the promises made by the federal … Read more
The University of Ottawa hosts a “Forum on Water Law and Governance” featuring two panel discussions on multilevel governance and water protection, and on regional management and watershed management. This event will take place online.
The Native Women’s Association of Canada hosts a virtual vigil to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people, support grieving families, and create opportunities for healing. This event will take place online.
