The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts “Building NORAD’s Northern Infrastructure,” a full day event exploring the implementation of the infrastructure projects under NORAD Modernization.This event will take place at Westin TwentyTwo, 22nd Floor, 11 Colonel By Dr. Details online.
ISG Senator Yuen Pau Woo will take part in the “Canada/China Housing Workshop” hosted by Carleton University. Other participants include Yong Zhao, minister, Chinese Embassy in Canada; Zhan Pu, Chinese Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development; and Patricia Roset-Zuppa, vice-president of policy at CMHC, among others. This event will take place at University of Ottawa, 120 University Priv., FSS 4007. Details … Read more
The Information Integrity Lab and the Canadian International Council, in collaboration with DND’s MINDS program host a one-day conference, “Canada and the World: Safeguarding Security in the Age of Disinformation.” In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, disinformation profoundly challenges our democratic values. Featuring speakers from FINTRAC, the Business Council of Canada, Google, the Atlantic Council, … Read more
Canadians from coast to coast to coast who have directly been impacted by climate events will hold an in-person press conference to call for immediate action to cut fossil fuel emissions that are driving climate change. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block, Parliament Hill.
Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) will join Save Your Skin Foundation and Spot the Dot to launch free, public sunscreen dispensers in locations across Canada starting with Ottawa’s Major’s Hill Park. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact amy@saveyourskin.ca,
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will provide an update on the government’s economic plan in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact katherine.cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) will speak to media about the NDP opposition day motion to lower costs for people across Canada in the West Block foyer. In the afternoon, Singh will then meet with the United Steelworkers to discuss workers’ rights. Call 613-298-2166.
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.); Julien Billot, CEO of Scale AI; Pape Wade, Cofounder and CEO of Airudi; Hongwei Liu, Founder and CEO of Mappedin; and Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC, will participate in a discussion on how AI is helping fuel economic growth in Canada. Contact audrey.milette@ised-isde.gc.ca.
The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, in collaboration with The New Lines Institute, will hold a press conference and expert briefing on the ongoing genocide in Tigray, Ethiopia. Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale, Ont.) is among the speakers. This event will be held in Room 325, Wellington Building, 197 Sparks St. Call 514-975-8160.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) will meet with Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)Council, and Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General, on the margins of the ICAO Council Off-site Strategy meeting from June 4-5. Contact media@international.gc.ca.
