Study Group: “Digital Trade and Competition Policy”

The Centre for International Governance Innovation hosts Digital Trade Study Group Meeting #3: “Digital Trade and Competition Policy: How Can Trade Agreements Support Competitive Digital Markets?” Policy makers in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union are weighing dramatic changes to regulatory regimes. Should we be making more use of trade agreements to promote competition in … Read more

Workshop: “Emerging Technology and Cyber Policy”

The Centre for International Governance Innovation, Global Affairs Canada, the EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative and the European External Action Service host “Canada-Europe Track 1.5: Emerging Technology and Cyber Policy,” a workshop on the intersection between emerging technologies and cyber policy. The goal of this workshop is to foster greater cooperation and dialogue between Canada and the European Union, while … Read more

Senators Coyle, Kutcher and Galvez to take part in environment discussion

Independent Senators Mary Coyle, Stan Kutcher and Rosa Galvez will join former Independent Senator Grant Mitchell for a discussion on “Environmental Leadership in the Canadian Senate” hosted by GreenPAC. Take a deeper look at the role of the Senate and how members of the Upper Chamber can help deliver environmental solutions. This event will take place online.

Webinar: “Quest for Economic Security: Japan, Canada, and the Indo-Pacific”

The University of Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada host a webinar, “Quest for Economic Security: Japan, Canada, and the Indo-Pacific.” Yasuhiko Ota, editorial writer and columnist for Nikkei, will discuss high-tech industries and economic security in Japan, Canada, and across the Indo-Pacific. Other participants include Japanese Ambassador to Canada Kanji Yamanouchi; N. Lynn McDonald, Director-General … Read more

Webinar: “Why Canada needs a robust Indo-Pacific strategy”

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar: “Why Canada needs a robust Indo-Pacific strategy: Views from the Region.” Experts from Canada and like-minded countries to discuss Canada’s role in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. This event will take place online.

The Government of Canada to launch Canada’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Offset Credit System

Senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System. Following the technical briefing, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will hold a press conference on Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System alongside Carole Saab, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Canadian … Read more

PBO to release new report online

The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Canada’s Military Expenditure and the NATO 2 per cent Spending Target. Call 613-992-8044.

PBO to release new report online

The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled The impact of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits and the three Canada Recovery Benefits on the Canada Child Benefit program. This report provides an estimate of the impact of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and the three Canada Recovery Benefits payments on the Canada Child Benefit program. … Read more

PBO to release new report online

The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) will post a new report entitled Inflation Monitor – June 2022. This report provides current analysis of recent consumer price inflation data. The PBO will also post a new legislative costing note entitled Increasing Loan Forgiveness for Doctors and Nurses in Rural and Remote Communities. Call 613-992-8026.