Equal Voice hosts its first online National Campaign School, designed to equip women and gender-diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to run for political office in Canada. The school will consist of eight online courses (Nov. 3-27) including a mix of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. This event will take place online.
Queen’s University hosts a webinar on “Racism, Scapegoating, and Blame in the History of Epidemics.” History professor Jenna Healey will explore the long historical tradition of blaming foreigners or racialized groups for the outbreak of disease. This talk will examine the politics of blame by providing several historical examples of medical scapegoating, critiquing the ways in which racism and xenophobia … Read more
The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion on “The U.S. Elections: Implications for Canada” covering a wide-range of complex issues including trade, climate change, pipelines, defence, international organizations, China, border issues, and immigration and refugee policies. Roland Paris, director of the Centre for International Policy Studies at uOttawa, will moderate the discussion featuring Sarah Goldfeder with Earnscliffe Strategy Group and the Canadian … Read more
The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar on “China’s Technology Development Agenda: Implications for Canada” featuring Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, distinguished fellow with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. She will examine trends in China’s innovation system and technology development; how the U.S.-China Phase 1 Trade Deal will affect Canada; the risks faced by Canadian researchers in AI, quantum, and advanced materials; the risks … Read more
The Ottawa International Writers’ Festival presents a pre-recorded conversation with Samantha Power, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, who will discuss her book, The Education of an Idealist, which traces her journey from immigrant to war correspondent to presidential Cabinet official. This event will take place online.
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) will outline “A New Conservative Vision” at a webinar hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. This event will take place online.
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will deliver remarks on “Lessons from COVID-19 to kick-start Canada’s economy,” at the “Think Gov” portion of the Think Summit Canada, hosted by IBM. This event will take place online.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Partners in a pandemic: How Japan and Canada can navigate the COVID era together,” featuring Kawamura Yasuhisa, Ambassador of Japan to Canada, and David Welch from Waterloo University. This event will take place online.
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce federal financial assistance for three organizations to support various projects connected to the start-up ecosystem. This event will take place online. Contact catherine.mounier-desrochers@canada.ca.
Carleton University’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement will host its 10th annual Day for Diplomats. The webinar will feature expert discussions on Canadian public opinion trends, a virtual pandemic Parliament, methods of engagement, using good data for decision-making, Canadian business trends and engaging with the National Capital Region. MPs expected to speak include: Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine … Read more
