The Assembly of First Nations hosts a three-day virtual gathering on “Jordan’s Principle: First Nations Innovation and Determination.” Hear from Indigenous Services Canada about their implementation of Jordan’s Principle, understand the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal rulings on Jordan’s Principle, and learn about the history, legacy and First Nations innovation in Jordan’s Principle. This event will take … Read more
The Canadian Association for Business Economics hosts a webinar on “Fiscal Sustainability in a Time of Debt”. As we embark on the 2021 budget season and beyond, Dr. Mostafa Askari, Chief Economist of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, will explore the considerations to keep in mind for the federal government, whose strong position of fiscal sustainability … Read more
The Canadian Association for Business Economics hosts the launch of the OECD Economic Survey of Canada. Álvaro Pereira, Director of Country Studies, OECD Economics Department, will present the findings of the Economic Survey of Canada report, which takes a broad look at macroeconomic challenges in Canada as the country begins to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. This event will take … Read more
The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar on “Electoral Reform: Where are we at and what’s next.” Réal Lavergne, president of Fair Vote Canada; Dr. Maxwell Cameron, political science professor, University of British Columbia; Mercédez Roberge, advocate and author of Elections to Reinvent; and Dave Meslin, executive creator of Unlock Democracy Canada will answer questions on Canadian case studies of the proportional representation voting system. This … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) will make a funding announcement to underscore the Government of Canada’s efforts to combat human trafficking in Moncton and surrounding communities. This event will take place online. Call 613-991-0657.
On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will make an announcement in Markham, Ont. and participate in a fireside chat with local businesses. This event will take place online. Call 343-551-0246.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) will participate in an announcement to reveal the complete list of businesses and organizations taking part in the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase at the PDAC 2021 virtual Convention, Trade Show and Investor’s Exchange. This event will take place online.
Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) will highlight investments under the Emergency Processing Fund to improve the safety of agri-food workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This event will take place online. Call 343-549-2326.
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul will host a series of roundtable conversations on a Green and Just Recovery, in advance of the presentation of the 2021 federal Budget. She will be joined by Canadian student climate activists Allie Rougeot and Lylou Sehili for a discussion on “Green Recovery Roundtable: Students Speak Out!” The series will conclude with a Summit on Guaranteed Livable Income. … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place online. Call 613-219-3790.
