The 99th annual meeting of the Union of Quebec Municipalities will be held May 12-14. This virtual event will bring more than 400 elected officials, municipal managers and partners from all regions of Quebec. On Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.), Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil- Chambly, Que.), … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) will discuss the recently launched pathway for French-speaking temporary residents intending to reside outside Quebec. This event will take place online. Call 613-954-1064.
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will make an infrastructure announcement. She will be joined by Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. This event will take place online. Call 613-941-0660.
The Montreal Branch of the Canadian International Council hosts a webinar on “The ‘Fourth Option’: How does Canada reduce its dependence on China?” discussing the issues and the prospects for growth in the region. Speakers include Stewart Beck, president of the Asia-Pacific Foundation and former Canadian High Commissioner to India; Jonathan Fried, former foreign policy advisor to … Read more
Operation Black Vote Canada hosts its annual “Black Women’s Political Summit” on the theme “Politics, Health and Wellness.” Former Liberal MP and author Celina Caesar-Chavannes will kick-off the event, while Justice Betty, an advocate for young women in politics, will deliver closing remarks. This event will take place online.
The Canadian International Council hosts a webinar: “Global Public Health Diplomacy Of Procurement And Delivery Of COVID-19 Vaccines In Low And Middle Income Countries.” Participants include Dr. Rochelle Burgess, lecturer in Global Health and deputy director of the UCL Centre for Global Non-Communicable Diseases, at the Institute for Global Health, University College London; and Dr. Sam Oti, MD … Read more
Equal Voice Quebec Chapter hosts a conference on the theme “A voice for elected representatives from diversity” in an effort to increase the representation of elected officals from diverse backgrounds. Former Liberal MP Marlene Jennings will be the special guest. Several elected national and municipal councillors will share their experiences. This event will take place online.
Concordia University hosts “The Role of Parliamentarians in Atrocity Prevention,” a review of current thinking on atrocity prevention approaches, exploring ways to strengthen global action, spur new collaborations, improve our understanding and complement ongoing global efforts on addressing atrocity prevention. Panelists include former Canadian senator Gen. Roméo Dallaire, Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies’ Distinguished Senior Fellow; Alice Nderitu, UN … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will discuss the 2021 Budget and a robust economic recovery with Patrick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, in a webinar hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place online.
The Institute for Research on Public Policy hosts a discussion on “A Roadmap to Long-term Care Reform in Canada,” exploring how federal, provincial and territorial governments should address the long-standing problems plaguing the long-term care system once the pandemic subsides. Panellists include André Picard, health columnist at The Globe and Mail; Dr. Samir Sinha, director of geriatrics at Sinai Health; and Tamara … Read more
