Carleton University hosts an online lecture on “The Impact of COVID-19 on International Diplomacy” featuring Raoul Delcorde, retired Belgian diplomat who has served as ambassador to Sweden, Poland and, recently, to Canada. This event will take place online.
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Bank of Canada will host a virtual edition of the 21st International Conference of Banking Supervisors from Oct. 19-22, 2020. The biennial ICBS brings together senior central bankers and bank supervisors from more than 100 countries as well as representatives of international financial institutions. Call 613-782-8782.
On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) will make an announcement that will enhance manufacturing and create local jobs in the City of North Bay. This event will take place online. Call 705-971-4112
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will make a virtual announcement regarding support to businesses in Yukon. She will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) Larry Bagnell (Yukon). This event will take place online. Call 343-548-6348.
Four Canadian Tamils will hold a press conference to discuss their “Walk For Justice,” a 424 km walk which began Aug. 30 at Brampton City Hall and is expected to end on Parliament Hill on Sept. 14, where the particpants will deliver a petition to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). This event will take place online. Call 416-457-1633.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Know Thy Enemy: Understanding the threat posed by Russia and China in the post-COVID era,” exploring Chinese and Russian ambitions and actions (including disinformation and foreign influence operations aimed at subverting western institutions), and what they mean for the post-COVID world order. Speakers include Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Distinguished Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; … Read more
Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) will announce the steps the Government of Canada is taking to ensure employers and employees have the resources they need for a safe and responsible return to the workplace in an active and post-pandemic environment. This event will take place online. Call 819-654-5611.
The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar, “Vulnerable: The Law, Policy and Ethics of COVID-19.” The five editors of the new open-access book discuss a range of topics on the impact of the pandemic and take Q&A. Speakers include former Liberal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott, Dean of Health Sciences at Queen’s University; Colleen M. Flood, Director of uOttawa’s Centre for Health … Read more
ISG Senator Rosa Galvez will host a discussion exclusively for parliamentary offices and key government officials on “Rebuilding Better: Delivering a More Equitable and Resilient Canadian Economy.” Nobel prize-winner Dr. Joseph Stiglitz, Dr. Cameron Hepburn of Oxford University and Dr. Peter Victor of York University will address Canadian Parliamentarians on the recovery, the first webinar in the series, “Path towards relaunching the … Read more
The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion on “Carbon Pricing at the Supreme Court of Canada.” The Supreme Court will be hearing the Carbon Pricing References from the Court of Appeals for Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Alberta on Sept. 23-24, concerning the constitutionality of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. This represents one of the most significant proceedings in Canadian … Read more
