Rights activists will hold a media conference to mark International Human Rights Day and call out what they describe as Canada’s complicity in the genocide of Palestinians. The event will highlight Canada’s ongoing arms exports to Israel, its opposition to South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ, and its unequal response to crises in Gaza … Read more
The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) will hold a press conference to express support for Bill C-218, the private member’s bill that will prevent the implementation of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for mental illness alone. Speakers include EPC Executive Director Alex Schadenberg; combat veteran, CEO, mental health expert, and social media influencer, Kelsi Sheren; and family physician … Read more
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty (Northwest Territories), along with First Nations Finance Authority President and CEO Ernie Daniels, will announce progress made towards empowering First Nations through access to capital. The event will take place at the National Press Gallery, 150 Wellington St. Contact alec.wilson@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
The Chiefs of Ontario will host a press conference to address the ongoing drinking water crises affecting nearly one-third of First Nations in Ontario. They’ll also highlight federal inaction on Bill C-61 and concerns about the implementation of the 2021 First Nations drinking water class-action settlement. Speakers include Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, … Read more
The Qikiqtaaluk Corporation and the Arctic Economic Development Corporation will host a press conference on the Inuit-led Qikiqtarjuaq Deep Sea Port Project, a strategic Arctic infrastructure initiative slated to begin construction in June 2026. Representatives will outline how the project will strengthen Canada’s Arctic accessibility and sovereignty and why federal support is needed to advance it. … Read more
The Legal Centre for Palestine and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, Canada, will hold a press conference ahead of a court hearing on November 27, challenging the Canadian Government’s motion to strike a case alleging Canada has violated its legal obligations in its failure to act to prevent genocide in Gaza. The event … Read more
The Global Imams Council and TRENDS Research & Advisory will hold a press conference featuring senior representatives, including Imam Mohammad Tawhidi and TRENDS CEO Dr. Mohamed Al Ali. The event accompanies a parliamentary Forum on Peace and Security examining efforts to counter extremist ideologies—including the Global Imams Council’s new Symbols of Terror guide—and opportunities to … Read more
Industry leaders will hold a press conference highlighting the potential of a national electrification effort to secure Canada’s long-term prosperity and competitiveness. Speakers include New Economy Canada President Merran Smith, Innergex Senior Vice President Colleen Giroux-Schmidt, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business President & CEO Tabatha Bull, and Invinity Energy Systems President Matt Harper. The event will take place in Press Room 135-B, West Block. … Read more
ISG Senator Mary Coyle (Antigonish, N.S.) will join the Canadian Youth Climate Assembly (CYCA) at a press event to release the CYCA’s official report and climate policy recommendations. The Assembly is urging Parliamentarians to uphold Canada’s international climate commitments in the wake of Budget 2025, and to prioritize sustainable job creation for young Canadians as part of … Read more
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) will be one of the featured speakers at the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence’s (CCCE) second Canadian Caregiving Summit. Taking place Nov. 3–4, the event will bring together more than 450 caregivers, care providers, researchers and policymakers. Other speakers include entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson and Former Premier of Ontario Kathleen … Read more
