Event Location: Ottawa

The  Canadian Network for Equity and Racial Justice (CNERJ) will hold a parliamentary lunch reception on Parliament Hill. This informal gathering will bring together parliamentarians, community leaders, and national organizations working to advance equity and racial justice across Canada. The reception will feature introductory remarks, followed by an opportunity for conversation and exchange over lunch. This event will be … Read more

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts “Global Health as Strategic Security,” a panel on the intersection of global health and national security, highlighting its latest report, Global Health as Strategic Security: Why Canada Should Lead on Health Financing in a Disordered World. The event takes place at the Global Centre for Pluralism, 330 Sussex Dr. Register online.

Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) will highlight recent measures from the Spring Economic Update aimed at protecting air passenger rights. For event location and details, contact: marie-justine.torres@tc.gc.ca

Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) National President Alexandra Chyczij will hold a press conference on Ukrainian Canadian Advocacy Day, joined by UCC CEO and Executive Director Danylo Korbabicz. The event will outline advocacy efforts by more than 50 delegates meeting with parliamentarians and ministers to push for continued Canadian support for Ukraine. The event takes place in Room … Read more

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will attend Ashbury College’s Earth Day celebration, where she will speak with students about environmental issues and the importance of climate action. This event will be held at Ashbury College, 362 Mariposa Ave. Contact media@greenparty.ca.

NDP Leader Avi Lewis and NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) will call on the government to address the chronic underfunding of mental health, addictions, and substance use services. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact media@ndp.ca.  

ISG Senator Kim Pate and NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) will host a news conference to discuss next steps for Bill S-205, Tona’s Law, in the House. This event will be held in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact emily.grant@sen.parl.gc.ca.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy (Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, Ont.) will speak at “Securing Canada’s Digital Sovereignty: A New Playbook—Youth Online Safety,” a convening hosted by the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and MASS LBP on AI, platform accountability and youth online safety. The event takes place at the National Arts Centre, … Read more

PSG Senator Rosemary Moodie will host a youth-led plenary in which 100 Canadians aged 17–23 present a consensus-based AI policy framework on issues such as chatbots, data privacy and online safety to parliamentarians and officials. The event will take place on Parliament Hill. For details, call: 438-861-6727

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will attend a meeting with fellows from the American Congressional Fellowship Program, as part of the Parliamentary Internship Program, to share insights on Canadian politics and her experience as an MP. This event will be held at 131 Queen St., Room 8-51. In the afternoon, she will attend a panel … Read more