Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will make an announcement on the Right to a Healthy Environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and chemicals management in Canada. This event will be held in 135-B, West Block. Call 819-962-0686.
Associate Deputy Minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada Alex Benay and Associate Chief Human Resources Officer at the Treasury Board Secretariat Francis Trudel, will provide a second update on efforts to improve the current HR and pay operations across the public service. The event will take place in the National Press Theatre, 180 Wellington … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon will appoint 4 Companions (C.C.), 22 Officers (O.C.) and 30 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at the Rideau Hall Ballroom. Details are available online. Contact media@gg.ca 343-573-7563
During the Bloc Québécois’ opposition day, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will meet with seniors at a senior’s rally in support of Bill C-319. Later, Blanchet and Spokesperson for the Status of Women, Gender Equality and Seniors Andréanne Larouche (Shefford, Que.) will meet with representatives of seniors and retirees groups. Contact 613-402-3538
Indigenous women and rights defenders from Ecuador will raise concerns about trade talks aimed at promoting more Canadian mining investment in ecologically sensitive regions of Ecuador. The event will take place in the National Press Theatre, Room 325, 180 Wellington St. and via Zoom. Details are available online. Contact media@amnesty.ca 647-269-1795
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 Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion and Economic Development Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) and Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez (Mississauga-Streetsville, … Read more
Quebec environment minister Benoit Charette will make a statement on Quebec’s position regarding the potential emergency order on caribou. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 418-803-2351.
ISG Senator Ratna Omidvar (Ont.), ISG Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia (N.L), and ISG Senator Stan Kutcher (N.S.) will release a report on how Canada can increase the supply of family doctors by 50 per cent quickly and cost-effectively. The event will take place in Room 135-B, West Block, 111 Wellington St. Contact paul.faucette@sen.parl.gc.ca 613-762-2887
Survivors of residential schools will take part in a “Re-raising of the Survivors’ Flag Ceremony” at the Visitor Welcome Centre, Parliament Hill (near West Block). Contact gregory.frame@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
The Canadian Club of Ottawa invites media representatives to join Martin Imbleau, President and CEO of VIA HFR, as he presents the vision behind the Toronto – Quebec City Rapid Rail Network. This transformative project will redefine Canadian transportation by improving connectivity, reducing travel time, and promoting sustainable development. The keynote address will be followed by … Read more
