CUPE members, health care workers and activists are invited to join a webinar event to learn more about how large pharmaceutical and insurance corporations are pushing for a patchwork system that guarantees their profits rather than an equitable and accessible public service. NDP health critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) will be participating. Details online.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) will highlight the importance of COVID-19 vaccination as we head into the fall. Details online. Call 613-957-0200.
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming, Ont.), on behalf of Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), will make a virtual FedNor announcement in support of the expansion of Northern Ontario’s mining supply and service sectors. Details online. Contact Alison.Murphy@sac-isc.gc.ca.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new legislative costing note entitled Estimate for the entirety of Bill C-221: An act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits. Call 613-992-8026.
Government of Canada officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and be available to address other public health concerns. This event will take place online. Call 613-957-2983.
NGen hosts a webinar, “Where is this economy heading?” Peter Hall, former vice-president and chief economist for Export Development Canada, will share insights on where our economy is heading, and what Canadian manufacturers need to be aware of in order to navigate and thrive in these uncertain times. This event will take place online.
The Toronto Public Library hosts a webinar featuring Afghan-Canadian activist, filmmaker, artist and author Nahid Shahalimi on her new book We Are Still Here: Afghan Women on Courage, Freedom, and the Fight to Be Heard. Two of the book’s contributors, Mina Sharif, cofounder of a youth mentoring program in Afghanistan; and Mariam Safi, founder of Kabul-based Organization for Policy Research and Development … Read more
Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.); Treasury Board President Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.); Jennifer Carr, president of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada; and Leila Gillis, deputy chief nursing officer at Indigenous Services Canada, will announce increased supports for Indigenous … Read more
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will post a new report entitled Research and Comparative Analysis of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This report presents the PBO’s response to a request by the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to conduct research and a comparative analysis on the Estimates of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Call 613-240-7019.
Government of Canada officials will provide an update on Monkeypox in Canada. This event will take place online. Call 613-957-2983.
