Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), accompanied by Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.), will announce support for the growth of underrepresented talent in the tech and innovation sectors. This event will take place online.
The Canadian Association for Business Economics hosts a webinar, “Over and Beyond the First 100 Days of the Biden Administration.” John Parisella, special advisor at National Public Relations, will share his expertise, views and thoughts on how U.S. President Joe Biden has positioned the USA going forward on issues including the pandemic, the $1.9 trillion dollar economic recovery plan, … Read more
The Ottawa International Writers’ Festival hosts a conversation with author Thomas King on his new book, Sufferance, a sly and satirical look at the fractures in modern existence. King will discuss with Peter Schneider, manager and executive secretary of the Public Lending Right Program, about the social and political consequences of the inequality created by privilege and power—and what we might do about … Read more
The Institute for Research on Public Policy hosts a webinar, “Could federalism help cure what ails long-term care?” part of its series on long-term care reform. Carolyn Tuohy, professor emerita, University of Toronto, will explore her recent research on the role of federalism in the Canadian long-term care system, arguing that the most promising path lies in … Read more
On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development Maninder Sidhu (Brampton East, Ont.) will make an infrastructure announcement. This event will take place online. Call 613-941-0660.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) will welcome 32 candidates from across the country into the Canadian family at a virtual citizenship ceremony hosted by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. He will be joined by special guests Col. Chris Hadfield, first Canadian to walk in space; Gurdeep Pandher, Yukon-based Bhangra instructor; Kim Wheatley, Shawanaga First Nation; and Reeny Smith, Music … Read more
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will take part in an announcement by the Government of Canada and Community Foundations of Canada on the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. She will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Will Amos (Pontiac, Que.). … Read more
On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), International Development Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.) will take part in an infrastructure event. This event will take place online. Call 613-941-0660
The United Nations Association in Canada hosts its 2021 Pearson Peace Award. This year’s recipient is Beverley McLachlin, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. This event will take place online.
The Canadian Study of Parliament Group hosts a webinar on “Languages in Parliament.” This seminar explores official and non-official language use in legislatures as well as the work of officers and agents of legislatures with roles related to the protection or promotion of language rights. This event will take place online.
