The National Association of Women and the Law hosts its 50th anniversary reception and awards ceremony. Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) is expected to deliver remarks.Members of Parliament and Senators, as well as partners from the feminist and social justice sectors, will gather to mark NAWL’s milestone anniversary, and to celebrate … Read more
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) will deliver remarks at the “Better Evidence” conference hosted by Blueprint. Other participants include Chief Statistician Anil Arora; Dr. Cindy Blackstock, executive director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada; and Tyler Meredith, founding partner at Meredith Boessenkool and the prime minister’s former economic advisor, among … Read more
The Aga Khan Foundation Canada and ONE Campaign in Canada host a discussion on “Unlocking Development Finance: Canada’s Role in African and Emerging Economies.” A panel of experts will discuss how Canada can play a bigger role in shaping an inclusive global financial ecosystem to address climate change and development, as well as deepen investments and engagement … Read more
The Canadian Study of Parliament Group hosts a seminar on “Reconciliation and Legislatures,” exploring the developments so far and offering perspectives on what remains to be done for legislatures as part of the broader work of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. This event will take place in Room 425, 180 Wellington St. Details online.
Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will take part in a panel discussion titled, “Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Work” hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
A state funeral will be held for the Honourable Ed Broadbent at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, who passed away on Jan. 11, 2024. Details online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada hosts a panel discussion on “Future-Proofing Policy: The role of foresight in shaping policy.” Leaders in foresight and public administration will explore how foresight methodologies and practices can help inform and shape public policy that will meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. This event will take place at … Read more
As part of its “Canada Talks” lecture series, Carleton University hosts national security expert and author Huda Mukbil who will deliver remarks on “From National Security to Political Candidacy: My Journey and 10 Key Lessons from Running with the New Democratic Party in Ottawa South.” This event will take place at Carleton University, 2017 Dunton Tower, … Read more
Leader of the Canadian Party of Quebec Colin Standish and and Deputy Leader Myrtis Fossey will hold a press conference. They request that 1) Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) ensure that all Quebecers can access healthcare in the official language of their choice, and for Indigenous Quebecers and for newcomers to have access to healthcare in their native … Read more
The Institute for Research on Public Policy hosts a panel discussion: “An all-in approach to solving Canada’s affordability and climate crises.” Three members of the Affordability Action Council will explore the group’s main areas of focus—food, transportation and housing—and explain how a holistic approach to policymaking can lead to solutions that lower cost, reduce vulnerability and give … Read more
