Breakfast Panel Briefing: Ending Canada’s Support for Fossil Fuels

Liberal MP Leah Taylor Roy (Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, Ont.), NDP MP Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.), Bloc Québécois MP Monique Pauzé (Repentigny, Que.) and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will participate in breakfast panel discussion regarding ending Canada’s support for fossil fuels hosted by Above Ground. Call 514-463-0021.

Miller and Boissonnault to provide an update on temporary resident levels

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) and Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will hold a media availability to provide an update on temporary resident levels in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca.

Launch of the Network of Engaged Canadian Academics

Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism Deborah Lyons will attend the launch of the Network of Engaged Canadian Academics, a network to combat rising antisemitism on campuses. Other participants include Prof. Lilach Marom of Simon Fraser University and Prof. Valerie Steeves of the University of Ottawa, co-chairs of NECA. This event will take place at … Read more

Government of Canada to give update on actions taken to strengthen procurement practices

Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) will hold a press conference to update Canadians on actions taken to combat unethical business practices in procurement and real property. This event will be held in Room 325, Wellington Building. Call 613-323-6621.

Governor General to present Meritorious Service Decorations

Governor General Mary Simon will present a total of 64 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including eight Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 56 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Contact media@gg.ca.

Roundtable: ‘Crisis in News Media’

PSG Senator Andrew Cardozo and Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) will co-chair a roundtable discussion on ‘Crisis in News Media: What is the future of news media in Canada?’ co-sponsored by ISG Senator Hassan Yussuff. Simultaneous translation and a light lunch will be available. This event will take place in Room B-45, Senate of Canada Building, 2 Rideau St. Contact Sharon.Fernandez@sen.parl.gc.ca.

National Veterinary Association Calls Out Severe Workforce Shortage Urgent Need for Federal Action

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association calls on the federal government to address workplace shortages and support a robust veterinary workforce through additional investments for programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure as well as investing in the mental health of all veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 343-597-5548.