August 1st marks Emancipation Day – when enslaved Indigenous and Black Peoples in the British Empire were liberated in 1834. We invite public service workers, elected officials, and the Canadian public to take a stand with us and fight for justice and equity for all. Join us in the streets of Ottawa during your lunch … Read more
The Competition Bureau will host “Canada’s Competition Summit 2024: Market Dynamics in the AI Era”. Held in Ottawa and virtually, this full-day event will bring together domestic and international competition authorities, regulators, businesses, non-governmental organizations, lawyers and academics. It will feature a virtual keynote speech by Lina Khan, Chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. … Read more
For the first time in Amnesty International’s 63-year history, the organization will announce a prisoner-of-conscience designation of a person incarcerated by Canada. The announcement will take place on Zoom and in the 135-B Press Conference Room, West Block, Wellington St. For the full release and list of speakers contact media@amnesty.ca 647-269-1795
The Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination will discuss details from an internal report outlining widespread discrimination at Canada’s Privy Council Office (PCO). Speakers include President of the Black Class Action Secretariat Nicholas Marcus Thompson; President of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees Nathan Prier; Executive VP of the Canadian Labour Congress Larry Rousseau; and Sharon DeSousa, National President of the Public Service Alliance … Read more
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.) will make an announcement on affordable housing on behalf of Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.). The announcement will take place at the Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation Courtyard, 464 Metcalfe Rd. Details are available online. Contact Genevieve.lemaire@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.), with Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.), will announce investments in federal science infrastructure. The announcement will be made on behalf of Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) Details are available online. Contact marie-france.proulx@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate and provide a brief explanation of the decision. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report (MPR) at the same time as the rate decision. The announcement will be made via webcast, as well as at the Bank’s head office, … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will hold a press conference in the foyer of West Block. Call 613-402-3538.
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) will provide an update regarding the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S. from Canada, coming into effect on August 1, 2024, in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact Matthew.Kronberg@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Colin Standish and Myrtis Fossey, Co-Leaders of the Canadian Party of Quebec, will hold a press conference regarding a potential third referendum on Quebec independence promised by the Parti Québécois during their anticipated first term in office. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 514-943-9310.
