The Toronto Public Library hosts a webinar: “The Case For Basic Income.” Elaine Power and Jamie Swift , authors of The Case for Basic Income: Freedom, Security, Justice, will examine the 2017–2019 Ontario Basic Income Pilot, scrutinizing the politics and the potential behind a radical proposal in a post-pandemic world. Is a Universal Basic Income the answer to inequality in … Read more
The Globe and Mail hosts a webinar, “Farming and Climate Change: Strategies for a sustainable future,” exploring what policies will support climate change action and strategies for a sustainable future. Panelists include Mary Robinson, president, Canadian Federation of Agriculture; Anjali Marok, Global Sustainability Strategy leader, Corteva Agriscience; and Steve Kenyon, owner, Greener Pastures Ranching Ltd. This event will take place … Read more
ISG Senator Peter Boehm, former Canadian ambassador to Germany, will take part in a webinar “On the Day of German Unity: A Look at Angela Merkel’s Legacy” hosted by the German Embassy in Canada and the University of Toronto. Other speakers include Sabine Sparwasser, German ambassador to Canada; Peter Mansbridge, distinguished fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & … Read more
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will deliver remarks on “Global financial architecture” during a webinar hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. This event will take place online.
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto will host a webinar “2021 Canadian Election: Polling Briefing,” a 60-minute post-election briefing in which he will break down the result and deep dive on Abacus’ final survey to help explain what happened and what it means for the next government. This event will take place online.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will post a new PBO report, Bill C-83 and the Cost of Structured Intervention Units, which will provide an updated estimate on Bill C-83 and the cost of implementing structured intervention units in federal correctional institutions. This report was prepared at the request of ISG Senator Kim Pate. The report will be posted online. Call 613-992-8026.
Hear from members of Cardus, Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario, and childcare providers on how a national child care program will affect independent licensed child care centres, what’s already working in the sector, and what they recommend for a better way forward. Panelists include: Andrea Hannen, Executive Director, ADCO; Kim Yeaman, Owner/Operator, Executive Director, Simcoe … Read more
The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts an “Annual Update from the Federal, Ontario and City of Toronto Lobbying Commissioners,” a panel discussion on the latest compliance, registration and regulatory developments for public affairs professionals. Participants include Nancy Bélanger, Federal Lobbying Commissioner; J. David Wake, Ontario Lobbying Commissioner; and Cristina De Caprio, City of Toronto Lobbyist Registrar. This event will … Read more
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health hosts a webinar on “National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action: Opportunities and Challenges for Health Care” featuring Indigenous leaders discussing the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in connection to health care. Panelists include Dr. Alika Lafontaine, President Elect, Canadian Medical Association; … Read more
The University of Ottawa hosts a lecture on “A Comparative Perspective on Canadian Fiscal Federalism.” Alan Fenna, professor of politics at The John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin University, Western Australia, will explore issues of vertical fiscal imbalance, equalization, and the spending power in Canada against the background of practices in Australia, Germany, Switzerland, and the … Read more
