Carleton University hosts the “Bell Chair Post-Election Panel: What Happened?” Carleton’s Erin Tolley, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Race, and Inclusive Politics; and Bill Cross, Professor of Political Science, will analyze the federal election results and answer audience questions about the implications for Canadian politics and public policy. This event will take place online.
Carleton University hosts its first Forum Lecture of the season on “Demographic Re-Assembly.” The discussion will focus on Ottawa as a case study for how cities are responding to demographic shifts and the forces behind them, such as housing supply and affordability, government immigration and refugee policies, and others. Participants include Dr. Nik Luka, Associate Professor, McGill University; and … Read more
The Economic Club of Canada hosts the “Fall 2021 National Healthcare Innovation Summit,” an in-depth look at the healthcare landscape in Canada and its links to economic recovery and future growth, innovation and national wellbeing. Participants include Trish Barbato, President and CEO, Arthritis Society; Juggy Sihota, Vice-President, Consumer Health, TELUS; Joe Blomeley, Executive Vice President, Individual, Public Sector & Mental Health, Green Shield Canada; Fred Horne, … Read more
Policy Options hosts a webinar, “Election 44 and the erosion of democracy.” The 2021 federal election campaign has seen unusual disruptions to campaign events and attacks on leaders, often connected to extreme-right and anti-vaccine movements. What does all of this mean for Canada? Do events in the current election campaign hold any warning signs for the state … Read more
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, the Dominion Carillonneur, Dr. Andrea McCrady, will perform a solemn recital at 8:46 a.m. this morning. The Dominion Carillonneur will play a piece, composed by American carillonneur/composer John Courter, dedicated to those whose lives were lost: In Memoriam – September 11, 2001. Call 613-995-7882.
Liberal candidates Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) and Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) will hold a virtual press conference to discuss Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) finally coming clean about the costs – and cuts – contained in his platform. Call 613-627-2384.
The NDP leadership will discuss endgame strategy. Details online. Call 613-222-2351.
On Wednesday and Thursday, community groups in many ridings across Canada will be asking candidates about the climate solutions they plan to advance in Ottawa. Notable participants include: Liberal candidates Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.), Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), Conservative candidate Dan Albas (Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, B.C.), and Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. Details online. Call 416-897-9838.
The Canadian Mental Health Association is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist, André Picard, and candidates from all parties with seats in the House of Commons. Speakers include: Liberal candidate Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay–Superior North, Ont.), former Minister of Health; Conservative candidate Todd … Read more
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Leaders Debate, sponsored exclusively by Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada, brings together the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, as well as the Agriculture Critics from each national party, to debate questions that focus on the priority issues for Canadian farmers. CFA’s 2021 National Agriculture Leaders’ Debate Participants: Liberal candidate Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, … Read more
