The Canadian Internet Society hosts a screening of “The Women in Security Documentary,” highlighting women working in cybersecurity, intelligence and protective services. The event will include panel discussions with senior security leaders, including Communications Security Establishment Chief Caroline Xavier. The event takes place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Register online.
The Power Shift hosts “Lines of Defence–Women at the Frontlines of Change,” bringing together women from the Canadian Armed Forces, the federal government, industry, academia and research to discuss the next big changes that must happen in the defence sector to meet current ambitions. The event takes place at All Saints, 330 Laurier Ave. E. Register … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) will lead a fireside chat at The Pearson Centre’s 2026 Annual Laureate Dinner, where former Liberal MP Jean Augustine will receive the 2026 Pearson Laureate Award for her contributions to public service, education, equity and social justice. The event takes place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin … Read more
The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians will host its annual memorial service for parliamentarians who have passed away in the previous year. The event takes place in the Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, 2 Rideau St. Contact exparl@parl.gc.ca
Citizens for Public Justice hosts a book launch for A Renewed Canadian Welcome. Contributors Dr. Patti Tamara Lenard and Shabnam Salehi will highlight barriers facing refugees and how to advocate for immigration policies based on human rights and lived experience. The event takes place at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa. Free registration online.
Senators Yuen Pau Woo (B.C.) and Mohammad Khair Al Zaibak (Ont.), along with the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy and the Centre for International Governance Innovation, will host an invitation-only parliamentary symposium on the future of middle powers in global affairs. Parliamentarians, diplomats and foreign policy experts will discuss alliance commitments, strategic autonomy and national interests in … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Maggie Chi (Don Valley North, Ont.) to announce the first wave of results for a new initiative to support the recruitment of top international research talent. The announcement, made on behalf of Minister of … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.); Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.); Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty (Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, Que.); and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) will provide an … Read more
The Vision Health Partners’ Coalition (VHPC) will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill calling on the federal government to fund implementation of Canada’s National Strategy for Eye Care (Bill C-284), which received Royal Assent in November 2024. Coalition representatives will outline recommendations aimed at supporting implementation of the strategy and improving vision health outcomes … Read more
NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.), joined by NDP Leader Avi Lewis and labour leaders from across Canada, including those representing the CLC, ILWU, CUPW, and CUPE 4901, will hold a press conference on her private member’s bill, Bill C-247, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code. This event will be held outside Room 320 in the Wellington Building. Contact media@ndp.ca.
