The results of a joint investigation into Clearview AI’s use of facial recognition technology will be released. Contact: Vito.Pilieci@priv.gc.ca.
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.), joined by Liberal MPs Greg Fergus (Hull–Aylmer, Que.) and Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.), will make a virtual announcement and participate in a panel discussion regarding support for Black women and girls impacted by gender-based violence. Details online. Call 613-295-8123.
On behalf of Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), Liberal MP Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) will announce federal funding for four safer drug supply projects to help people at risk of overdose in British Columbia. She will be joined by Sheila Malcolmson, British Columbia’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. This event will take place online. Call 613-957-0200.
Federal ombudsman for Victims of Crime Heidi Illingworth hosts a discussion panel on moving towards enforceable rights for victims. Illingworth will moderate a conversation on strengthening victims’ rights in Canada by focusing on a frequent complaint: that there is no recourse available when victims are not afforded their rights. Panelists include Kathleen Dufour, director general, Outaouais Crime Victims Assistance Centre; Arlène … Read more
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will take part in an infrastructure announcement, accompanied by Liberal MP Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Ont.). This event will take place online. Call 613-941-0660.
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) hosts a webinar on “National Security, Economic Prosperity and Canada’s Future” featuring David Vigneault, Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). This event will take place online.
The Balsillie School of International Affairs presents the inaugural 2021 Balsillie Lecture featuring Margaret MacMillan who will discuss her book War: How Conflict Shaped Us. This event will take place online.
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul will deliver remarks in French on the whether the environment has been forgotten during COVID-19 in an event hosted by the Club Canadien de Toronto. This event will take place online.
The Group of 78 hosts the fifth and final discussion in its series on “Future of UN Peacekeeping in the Transition to a More Peaceful World: Why UN peace operations are critical and need to be expanded,” exploring conclusions and recommendations. Participants include Jane Boulden, professor of Political Science, Royal Military College of Canada; Walter Dorn, RMC and … Read more
Carleton University hosts a webinar on “Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy.” Dr. Jennie Stephens will discuss her new book, Diversifying Power, which examines climate and energy leadership related to job creation and economic justice, health and nutrition, and housing and transportation. She explains why we need to reclaim and restructure climate and energy … Read more
