Conference on Advanced Administrative Law & Practice

The Canadian Institute hosts its 21st annual Conference on Advanced Administrative Law and Practice from Oct. 27-28, 2021. The conference will address the most essential developments affecting administrative law professionals and will be structured around three essential themes: 1. Charter Challenges, 2. Virtual Courts, and 3. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Speakers including federal and provincial decision-makers, justices, academic experts, and … Read more

News Release and Accompanying Report

The Prosperity Action Group, a working group of 12 Canadian Senators, will release a report on the need for Canada to develop a long-term economic vision. Call 343-574-2394.

Dr. Tam to speak at “Public Health 2021”

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam will speak on “The Future of Public Health After COVID-19” part of the Public Health 2021 conference from Oct. 6-8, hosted by the Canadian Public Health Association. Other participants include Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s Chief Medical Officer of Health; Peter Singer, Special Advisor to the Director General, World Health Organization; Joshua … Read more

Webinar: “The Rule of Law in Pandemic Times”

The International Commission of Jurists Canada presents a lecture on “The Rule of Law in Pandemic Times” featuring Dr. A. Wayne MacKay, professor emeritus, Schulich School of Law. A panel discussion will follow featuring former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Thomas Cromwell and Dr. Sherry Pictou, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Governance, Schulich School of Law/Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University. This event will take … Read more

Former senator Dallaire to deliver remarks

Former senator and retired General Roméo Dallaire will take part in a special Remembrance Day event, “The Pathway Forward,” the eight and final lecture in th series “Leadership in Times of Conflict and Crisis” hosted by Dalhousie University. Dallaire will reflect on lessons learned over the past eight sessions: How can the past inform the path forward? What has been our global response to the … Read more

Webinar: “The Four Lenses of Population Aging”

McGill University hosts a webinar: “The Four Lenses of Population Aging: Planning for the Future in Canada’s Provinces.” With its implications for health care, the economy, and an assortment of other policy areas, population aging is one of the most pressing issues facing governments and society today. Patrik Marier, professor of political science at Concordia University, … Read more

World Meteorological Organization chief to deliver remarks

The Montreal Council on Foreign Relations hosts a lecture on “Climate change: Observations, Scenarios and Mitigation Perspectives,” featuring Petteri Taalas, Secretary General of the UN’s World Meteorological Organization. This event will take place online.

Webinar: “Post Election 2021”

Santis hosts a webinar, “Post-Election 2021: What the Liberal Minority Government Means for Your Organization.” Santis’ political and health policy experts will do a deep dive into the election results and what the 44th parliament will look like, specifically concerning health care commitments for Canadians and stakeholders moving forward. Participants include Peter Cleary, former staffer to then-health minister Jane … Read more

Webinar: “Art in action against genocide”

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights hosts a panel discussion on “Art in action against genocide.” CBC broadcaster Duncan McCue will host the discussion featuring international and Indigenous artists sharing their experiences with art that sparks action against genocide. This event will take place online.