The C.D. Howe Institute hosts a webinar on “The Future of Money: Is Canada Ready for a National Digital Currency?” featuring Scott Hendry, Senior Special Director, Financial Technology (FinTech) at the Bank of Canada. This event will take place online.
Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) will deliver remarks at the “Digital Government Roadshow 2020,” exploring digital innovation and key priorities of Canada’s policy on service and digital. Other speakers include Sonya Read, Assistant Secretary for Digital Policy and Services, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Jason Lawson, Director Data, Partnerships and Innovation Hub, Public Health … Read more
Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) will take part in a virtual town hall meeting hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place online. Call 613-762-9446.
Research Canada hosts a webinar on “On (and Off) the Hill: Navigating Politics in Uncertain Times.” Michelle McLean, Interim General Manager, Ottawa and Senior Vice-President of National Health + Wellness at Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada, will discuss the changing political climate during this unprecedented global public health crisis. Deborah Gordon-El-Bihbety, Research Canada’s President and CEO, will explore what … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will deliver remarks in a video conference hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. This event will take place online.
Robert Hogue, Senior Economist at RBC will deliver the “Canadian Provincial Outlook” as part of the “COVID-19 and the Economy” webinar series hosted by the Canadian Association of Business Economics. This event will take place online.
Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will speak on “Working with Small Business for the Future” at a virtual event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. This event will take place online.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture will host a virtual press conference outlining current state of Canada’s Agri-Food sector during COVID-19. Participants include Michael Graydon, CEO of Food and Consumer Products of Canada; Mary Robinson, CFA President; and Marcel Groleau, UPA President. A Q&A will follow. This event will be broadcast online. Call 613-868-6369.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will take part in the virtual 2020 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group on April 16 and 17. These meetings include the IMF’s International Monetary and Financial Committee and the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee. Details online.
Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) will discuss measures brought forward by the government to support Canadians and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in a virtual Town Hall meeting hosted by ONFR+. The event will be hosted online. Call 613-762-9446.
