Fireside chat with MP Aitchinson at Conference on Ending Homelessnes

A fireside chat between Tim Richter and Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing Scott Aitchinson (Parry Sound—Muskoka, Ont.) will take place at the 11th National Conference on Ending Homelessness, organized by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. The event is being held at the Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Details are available online. Contact lisa.sammartino@caeh.ca

Freeland to provide update on the government’s economic plan

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos, Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.). For … Read more

Canadian and Korean defence and foreign ministers to meet in Ottawa

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) will meet with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Minister of National Defence Kim Yong-hyun at the National Defence Headquarters, 101 Colonel By Dr. Contact Isabella.Orozco-Madison@international.gc.ca.

Blanchet to hold briefing on October 29 deadline

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will speak about the October 29 deadline set for the government, along with Seniors Critic Andréanne Larouche (Shefford, Que.), Agriculture, Agri-Food and Supply Management Critic Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, Que.) and House Leader Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.) The event will take place in the House of Commons foyer and online. For … Read more

MP Dabrusin to present ‘Pet-ition’

Liberal MP Julie Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth, Ont.) will introduce a petition that seeks to increase protections for animals in recognition of World Animal Month. After the tabling of the petition, volunteers, politicians, and other supporters will gather at the Peace Flame. For details, call: 604-841-0989 sophie.prefol@publicisgroupe.net

Holland and Duclos to speak about MAID advance requests

Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) will speak about advance requests for medical assistance in dying in the 2nd Floor Foyer, West Block. For details, contact: Matthew.kronberg@hc-sc.gc.ca 343-552-5654

2024 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

The Royal Canadian Legion will hold the 2024 National Remembrance Day Ceremony, starting with the veteran’s march in front of the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. The full itinerary is available online. Contact info@legion.ca 613-591-3335 x306

Singh and Gazan to speak on abortion care and NDP Opposition Day Motion

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP Women and Gender Equality critic Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) will meet with advocates for access to abortion care in Toronto and will speak about the NDP’s Opposition Day Motion on access to abortion care in Toronto and across the country. The event will take place online and in … Read more