The University of Ottawa Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics will host an interdisciplinary conference exploring Canadian issues of abortion and conception, reproductive violence and access to reproductive health care, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, and more. The event will take place in the Social Sciences Building, Room 4007, 120 University Private and on … Read more
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute will host a conference entitled “What Defence Procurement System for 2% of GDP by 2032?” Speakers include Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), Vice Chief of the Defence Staff L.Gen. Stephen Kelsey, and Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder. The … Read more
The Canadian Health Workforce Network (CHWN) will hold its 10th-anniversary CHWN Conference to bring together policymakers, academics, researchers, practitioners, patient advisors and students from across the country to engage in knowledge exchange and discussion on a range of health workforce issues. The event will take place at the University of Ottawa and online. Details and registration are available … Read more
The Canadian Internet Society will host a policy forum entitled “Solutions for Canadian Digital Policy and Legislation,” to convene key voices from government, industry, and academia to address Canada’s most pressing digital policy challenges. The forum will focus on practical solutions, delivering insights to transform Canada’s digital landscape and shape the future of internet governance, … Read more
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will participate in a fireside chat at the North American Manufacturing Conference, moderated by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters President and CEO Dennis Darby. The Minister will discuss North American trade and economic collaboration between Canada, the United States and Mexico. Details are available online.Contact audrey.milette@ised-isde.gc.ca
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will provide an update on the government’s economic plan with Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.). Following that, she will meet with business leaders and representatives from the aluminum sector in response to the election in the United … Read more
The Institute for Canadian Citizenship, joined by the Conference Board of Canada, will hold a press conference concerning the release of their report The Leaky Bucket 2024: A Closer Look at Immigrant Onward Migration in Canada. This event will be held in Room 325, Wellington Building, 180 Wellington St. Contact media@inclusion.ca.
Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver her fall performance audit reports to the House of Commons. Hogan will participate in a press conference from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact infomedia@oag-bvg.gc.ca.
Members of the specialized media are invited to follow a guided tour of the Center Block construction site with representatives from Public Services and Procurement Canada and Parliamentary Administrations. To register, contact: media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Palestinian Canadians with family in Gaza and civil society leaders will comment on Canada’s Special Measures visa program for Gazans in Press Conference Room 135-B, West Block. Following the press conference, there will be silent vigils in Vancouver, London, Ont., Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa in solidarity with Palestinian Canadians’ relatives who are trapped in Gaza. The Ottawa … Read more
