On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), Liberal MP Michael V. McLeod (Northwest Territories) will announce support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Northwest Territories, alongside Deputy Premier Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure for the Government of the Northwest Territories. This event will take place online. Call 613-323-7892.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will take part in a private webinar, “Economic outlook as presented in the Monetary Policy Report,” hosted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The remarks will be published online at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Toronto Public Library hosts a webinar on “The History of Emancipation Day in Canada.” Natasha Henry-Dixon, assistant professor of African Canadian History, York University and president of the Ontario Black History Society, will discuss August 1 Emancipation Day, the anniversary of when Britain’s Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire in 1834. On this day, Canadians are invited … Read more
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “The journey ahead: The next steps for reconciliation after the papal visit,” exploring the impact of the Pope Francis‘ visit on affected Indigenous peoples and communities, the Roman Catholic Church, and on meaningful reconciliation. Participants include Cadmus Delorme, chief of the Cowessess First Nation; Michael Higgins, president and vice-chancellor of UBC’s St. Mark’s College and Corpus … Read more
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Post-Sumit Blues: How does Canada fit into today’s NATO?” Canada’s ambassador to Lativa, Estonia and Lithuania Kevin Rex, and director of the NATO Association of Canada Tina Park are among the foreign and security policy experts who will discuss what the recent momentous decisions (new members, a new Strategic Concept, and war in Ukraine) mean for … Read more
Statistics Canada will hold a press conference concerning the release the third set of results from the 2021 Census. This release will include the portrait of Canada’s families and households, the past and present Canadian military experience and the income profile of Canadians. This event will take place online. Contact statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.
The Institute for Research on Public Policy hosts a webinar, “What does the future of Indigenous governance look like?” part of its “What should be on Canada’s policy radar?” series. Kurtis Boyer and Danette Starblanket with University of Saskatchewan will discuss how Indigenous communities are identifying what is important to governance, and what is relevant to them so they can make … Read more
Actual Media hosts “Green Energy,” part of its INFRAIntelligence webinar series. As Canada sets out on a transformative journey to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, we need a powerful boost from wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage. Speakers include Pranav Shah, Canada Infrastructure Bank; Andrew Moles, PCL Construction; Sharleen Gale, FNMPC; and Robert Hornung, CanREA. This … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new legislative costing note entitled Increasing access to the small business tax rate. Call 613-992-8026.
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) will join the Canadian Anti-Hate Network to make an important announcement to support educators, parents and communities in confronting and preventing hate in Canadian schools. Contact arevig.afarian@infc.gc.ca.
