Event Location: Online

The Bank of Canada will publish a summary of the deliberations that took place ahead of its interest rate decision on March 8.

International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will hold a press conference from Brussels, Belgium. He will be joined by Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Crisis Management representing the European Union as co-host of the 2023 International Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees … Read more

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety hosts a free webinar, “Climate Change: Workplace Impacts to explore how climate change affects both our physical and mental health and safety in the workplace.” Participants include Katharina van Bronswijk, cognitive behavioural therapist, Psychologists for Future; Joanna Eyquem, managing director on Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of … Read more

Carleton University hosts “Reflections on Accessibility: A Conversation with Yazmine Laroche” part of the Canadian Accessibility Network’s CAN Connect Forum. Former deputy minister for Public Service Accessibility, Laroche will reflect on her life and career in the public service, her personal experiences, and the importance of removing barriers to ensure full participation of persons with disabilities in society. … Read more

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Green MP Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, Ont.) will discuss American complaints where Canada is failing to protect Indigenous rights, water quality and climate commitments in advance of President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Ottawa. Call 613-240-8921.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Costing the Express Entry Immigration Process. Call 613-992-8026.

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will post a new report entitled The Government’s Expenditure Plan and Main Estimates for 2023-24, examining the federal government’s Expenditure Plan and Main Estimates for 2023-24, which supports the first two appropriation bills that outline $432.9 billion in planned spending. This report will be posted online.

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) will announce research funding through the Government’s National Standards for Mental Health Services initiative. Contact mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Finding a good fit: Indigenous peoples and small modular reactors” featuring a panel of Indigenous voices to explore Indigenous engagement in Canada’s nuclear renaissance, discussing concerns that still need to be addressed, and identifying economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples in the burgeoning sector. This event will take place online.

The Canadian Association of Business Economics hosts a webinar, “The State of Competition in Canadian Food Retailing – Adequate or More Needed?” How much competition is there in Canada’s food retailing business?  Did it become less competitive as inflation picked up?  Does our competition law framework and policy tool kit ensure adequate competition? This event will take … Read more