The Prince George, B.C., chapter of the Canadian International Council hosts a conversation with Roman Waschuk, former Canadian ambassador to Ukraine, who will speak on “War In Ukraine And The Global Response.” This event will take place online.
Ryerson University hosts a webinar on “Canada’s Place on the World Stage.” Speakers include former Progressive Conservative prime minister Kim Campbell, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae, former chief justice Beverley McLachlin, and former president of the International Criminal Court Chile Eboe-Osuji. This event will take place online.
Whistleblowing Canada Research Society hosts a conference on “Whistleblowing: Policy, Practice and Research” from May 27-28. Former senator Lt. Gen. (retired) Romeo Dallaire will deliver the keynote address. This event will take place online.
Governor General Mary Simon will deliver remarks entitled “Through the Eyes of the North: Our Collective Responsibility,” a lecture hosted by Queen’s University. This event will take place online.
Queen’s University hosts a webinar on “Understanding Authoritarianism: Why Dictators Get Worse Over Time.” Cornell University professor Kaushik Basu will discuss the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, the genesis of their power and why such leaders often morph into tyrants. Featuring examples of political leaders who come to power with genuine interest in doing good and curbing … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) will deliver remarks in a webinar hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. This event will take place online.
Government of Canada officials will provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and present data and modelling. This event will take palce online. Contact media@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.), Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, and Iqaluit Mayor Kenny Bell will make an infrastructure announcement. This event will take place online. Call 343-574-8116.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will deliver opening remarks at the Canada-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Group Meeting. This event will take place online. Contact adrien.blanchard@international.gc.ca.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) will take part in a fireside chat with Gordon McCauley, president and CEO of adMare BioInnovations, part of the Executive Summit Series hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This year’s theme is “The Path to Pandemic-Proof: What the Health and Life Sciences Ecosystem Needs Today.” This event will take place online.
