Minister Wilkinson to deliver remarks

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) will provide remarks at LIAMforum 2023, an online forum for young people to discuss their ideas, vision and role in sustainable resource development. This event will take place online. Call 343-597-1725.

Fasken Hosts Webinar on Committees

Fasken holds a free webinar on “When Parliamentarians come knocking: tips, strategies and tactics for dealing with parliamentary investigations.” Guy W. Giorno, Fasken partner and leader, political law; and Kyle Morrow, associate, will provide an overview of investigations conducted by parliamentary committees in the House and Senate. Details and registration: fasken.com.

Chief Nursing Officer to Deliver Remarks

Chief nursing officer Leigh Chapman will be the keynote speaker at the Canadian Nurses’ Association’s awards ceremony. This event will take place online.

The Auditor General will deliver five performance audit reports to the House of Commons

Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver five performance audit reports to the House of Commons. The 2023 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada included in this release are: Report 5—Inclusion in the Workplace for Racialized Employees; Report 6—Antimicrobial Resistance; Report 7—Modernizing Information Technology Systems; Report 8—The Benefits Delivery Modernization Programme; and Report 9—Processing Applications for Permanent Residence. This event will take place … Read more

PBO to post a new report

The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled A Force Structure Model of Canada’s Military – Costs and Personnel. This report details the development of a framework to address the costs of military capabilities and the potential trade-offs implied should a government policy require the adjustment of the Canadian Armed Forces structure. Call  613-992-8026.

Webinar: ‘International Roundtable on NDA Policy & Legislation’

Non-affiliated Senator Marilou McPhedran and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, N.S.) host a webinar on “International Roundtable on NDA Policy and Legislation.” Participants include Canadian, American, and U.K. legislators, legal experts, and advocates who will discuss recent policy and legislative developments regulating the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in … Read more

Minister Guilbeault to hold press conference

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will hold a virtual press conference from New York City where he is promoting Canada’s ambitious climate policies during the 78th UN General Assembly. Contact Kaitlin.Power@ec.gc.ca.

Webinar: ‘Cybersecurity’

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosts a webinar on ‘Cybersecurity’, part of its Executive Summit Series. Participants will explore the changes needed in co-operation amongst the private and public sector, and discuss the advocacy needed for policy and regulatory frameworks that promote security and economic growth. Speakers include Caroline Xavier, chief of the Communications Security … Read more