Event Location: Online

On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Yves Robillard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, Que.), accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) Élisabeth Brière (Sherbrooke, Que.), will announce financial support to boost the growth of Services mécanique fabrication and Entreprises Daniel … Read more

The Assembly of First Nations hosts a forum on “Upholding the Best Interests of First Nations Children,” the fourth gathering in its series on “First Nations Child and Family Services and Self-Determination.” This event will take place online.

The Assembly of First Nations hosts a two-day conference on “First Nations Income Assistance: Reform for the Future.” Community-based speakers will discuss innovative best practices and explore future possibilities for reform of the Income Assistance Program. This event will take place online.

The University of Ottawa hosts conversation on hate speech and social media: “The Holocaust Did Not Begin at Auschwitz: Hate Speech and Atrocities in the Age of Social Media.” UN Special Rapporteur Fernand de Varennes will discuss his latest report to the United Nations Human Rights Council in which he argues hate speech in social media poses the world’s greatest … Read more

The University of Ottawa hosts an interdisciplinary conference on water law and governance, examining the challenges and opportunities around the establishment of the Canadian Water Agency, in particular from the perspectives of social sciences. Details online.

Carleton University hosts a virtual conference on “CETA: Where Are We After More Than Three Years?” Ailish Campbell, Canada’s ambassador to the European Union; and Melita Gabrič, European Union ambassador to Canada, will deliver the keynote speeches. This event will take place online.

Former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, now vice-chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets, will take part in the Mayor’s Breakfast event, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. She will be joined by journalist Catherine Clark. This event will take place online.

As part of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s annual general meeting which will take place virtually from March 24-26, all Parliamentarians and their staff are invited to a virtual “Dinner and a Movie,” in lieu of the traditional reception on the Hill. Contact babcockj@cattle.ca.

The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar on “Official Bilingualism and Canada’s Vice-Regal Offices: SNAB vs. Trudeau and Payette,” a 90-min discussion on whether the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms requires the prime minister to recommend and the governor general to appoint persons capable of speaking and understanding both official languages to the Office of … Read more

The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar on “Understanding UNDRIP: A Discussion on Bill C-15.” The federal government recently introduced legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). These recent developments are important for both the Indigenous and legal communities. Danielle Lussier, Director of Indigenous and Community Relations at the uOttawa’s Faculty … Read more