NDP House Leader Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.) will join Yukon NDP Leader Kate White and Donna Miller-Fry, former superintendent for the Yukon Department of Education, to press the federal government to repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code that permits the physical punishment of children in Canada. This event will take place online. Call 613-222-2351.
Santis’ political and health policy experts will do a deep dive into the current state and potential future of the federal government’s health policy commitments. How will existing federal commitments be reflected in the 2023 Federal Budget? What will this mean for the dynamics between federal, provincial and territorial governments? This event will take place online.
The Globe and Mail hosts a discussion on “Dental Care in Canada: The path to expanding access.” As the federal government moves toward expanding public-paid access to dental care, André Picard, health reporter and columnist with The Globe and Mail, will join expert for a live discussion on the right path forward for dental care in Canada. This … Read more
The Canadian Association for Business Economics hosts a webinar, “The Economics of Sanctions and Conflicts: Lessons for Ukraine and NATO.” Carleton University Prof. Binyam (Ben) Solomon will discuss the economics of sanctions and provide lessons and predictions on the conflict in Ukraine, and highlight an economist’s perspective on Russia and military alliances like NATO. This event will take place online.
The Canadian Association for Business Economics hosts a webinar, “Orthodox Cure for Inflation Will Be Worse than the Disease.” Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work, will discuss a new report published by the Centre and the Canadian Labour Congress documenting the flaws in the Bank of Canada’s diagnosis of current inflation, and the … Read more
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will post a new PBO legislative costing note entitled Deduction of Travel Expenses for Tradespersons on the website.
On behalf of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.), Minister for Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) will announce support for Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations. This event will take place online. Call 343-551-7846.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Bolstering the Role of ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific: Implications for Canada.” Experts from Canada and like-minded countries wil discuss how it’s time for a paradigm shift, and for Canada – along with its traditional partners and allies – to assertively promote its interests in the Indo-Pacific. This event will take place online.
Former Parliamentarian Preston Manning will hold a press conference with updates about the inquiry, including the search for commissioners. This event will take place online.
The Toronto Association of Business Economics hosts a virtual presentation, “Impact of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act for Clean Energy Investment in Canada.” Dale Beugin and Marisa Beck from the Canadian Climate Institute will discuss the implications of key provisions in the U.S. legislation for clean energy investment, low carbon transition, automobiles, batteries and construction materials … Read more
