Webinar: The Productivity Puzzle

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “The Productivity Puzzle: Why Canada Struggles to Build Its Way Out of the Housing Crisis.” Register online.

Rural Reach Webinar – Government Engagement 101

This introductory session, led by Santis Health, will provide practical guidance on engaging effectively with government. Participants will learn how to communicate their priorities clearly to parliamentarians and officials, and how to frame questions that foster meaningful dialogue. The webinar will highlight key strategies for building strong relationships with decision-makers, offering practical tools and insights … Read more

Webinar: Rearming the Fleet

The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy hosts a webinar, “Rearming the Fleet: Rebalancing the Royal Canadian Navy for Modern Sea Power.” Panellists include Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) retired captain Anthony J. Goode, RCN retired rear-admiral Brian Santarpia, and University of Prince Edward Island Assistant Professor of Political Science Jeff Collins. The event will be held on … Read more

Canada’s Food System: Our Food. Our Future.

A virtual press conference will mark the national launch of Canada’s Food System: Our Food. Our Future, an initiative developed with the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity and industry leaders to highlight innovation, sustainability, food security and affordability in Canada’s food supply. Speakers include Canadian Centre for Food Integrity Executive Director Lisa Bishop-Spencer and Canadian Federation of Agriculture … Read more

KPMG to host a post-federal budget webcast

KPMG will host a special, post-federal budget webcast, offering next-day analysis of key budget measures. The virtual webcast will feature a conversation with former federal Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau, and Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada. The session will be moderated by Rob Carrick, journalist and personal finance expert. Details online. Contact nancywhite@kpmg.ca.

PBO to post report on house price assessment

Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Jason Jacques will post a new report entitled “ House Price Assessment – ​​Update ” on the PBO website. Contact sloane.mask@parl.gc.ca

Walrus Talks: Growing Canadian Productivity

The Walrus Talks hosts a webinar, “Growing Canadian Productivity,” featuring Canada Research Chair in Business Sustainability Tima Bansal;  University of Calgary Economics Professor Trevor Tombe; Business + Higher Education Roundtable CEO Val Walker; and York University Associate Professor Akolisa Ufodike. Register online.

PBO to post economic and fiscal outlook for September

Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Jason Jacques will post a new report entitled “ Economic and Fiscal Outlook – September 2025 ” on the PBO website. The report provides a baseline projection to help parliamentarians gauge potential economic and fiscal outcomes under current policy settings. Contact sloane.mask@parl.gc.ca

Panel: The Aftermath of October 7th

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a panel, “The Aftermath of October 7: What the future holds for Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East.” Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, Casey Babb, and Einat Wilf will examine the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel’s defence against escalating Islamist terror, and the global forces reshaping the region’s future. Moderated by Globe and Mail … Read more