The Pearson Centre hosts a webinar on “The Past, Present and Future Legacy of John Turner” whose passing on Sept. 19 has given Canadians an opportunity to reflect on his service to Canada and his long-lasting legacy. Speakers include former cabinet minister and former advisor to Turner Irwin Cotler, chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights; former deputy prime minister Sheila … Read more
The Munk Debates hosts a second series of Munk Dialogues, live, hour-long conversations with some of the world’s sharpest minds and brightest thinkers. New York Times’ White House correspondent Maggie Haberman will talk about the behind-the-scenes of U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election bid. This event will take place online.
Online voting to choose the next leader of the federal Green Party begins today and will continue until Oct. 3.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar on “Where Do We Go From Here?: Indigenous Prosperity at a Crossroads” exploring the future of Indigenous participation in the oil and gas industry. Speakers include Mark Podlasly, Director of Economic Policy and Initiatives for the First Nation Major Projects Coalition; Crystal Smith, Chief Councillor, Haisla Nation Council; Delbert Wapass, Founder of Project Reconciliation, former Chief … Read more
Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will deliver remarks at the EU-Canada Business Summit is a one-day event hosted by the Canada-Europe Economic Chamber. This year’s topics are Energy and the Environment, Security and Transport, International Trade and Mobility, and Manufacturers and Artificial Intelligence. Other speaker include Chris Cooter, Canada’s head of mission to the European Union; Olivier … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette continues her GGconversations series this autumn, with a discussion featuring Dr. Rémi Quirion, Chief Scientist of Quebec, on “Science Advice and COVID-19: What are we learning?” This event will take place online. Call 343-548-1857.
The Institute on Governance hosts a webinar “Governance through COVID19: Lessons from Disruption” part of its Policy Crunch series. Queen’s University’s Prof. Andrew Graham and Prof. Kathy L. Brock, Ph.D. will join Dalhousie University’s Lori Turnbull to reflect on the new throne speech, address the implications of the pandemic on governance, the executive and accountability, the public service and the role … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) will discuss “Canada’s Energy Advantage: A Sustainable Economic Recovery Focused on Clean Growth, People and Communities,” in a webinar hosted by Young Professionals in Energy. This event will take place online.
The Famous Five hosts the next in its series of Pink Teas. Former interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose will discuss leadership and overcoming challenges. This event will take place online.
The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts a webinar on “The Future of Peace and Conflict: Nuclear Arms, Space and Robotics.” A panel of experts will discuss whether war become easier or more difficult to control and prevent as humans become more reliant on semi-autonomous or autonomous systems. How will war transform, and will it remain an extension of … Read more
