The Parliamentary Press Gallery hosts its annual gala dinner. Journalists, together with political leaders, diplomats, and other distinguished guests will gather for an evening of high spirits and satire that puts the spotlight on media’s crucial role in our democratic ecosystem. This event will take place at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building.
The Writers’ Trust will host the highly anticipated fundraiser Politics and the Pen event. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing, the best political book of year. This event will take place at the Château Laurier Hotel.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) will provide an update on the measures in place for those affected by the conflict in Israel and Gaza. This event will take place in the National Press Theatre, Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans, Ont.), on behalf of National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), will announce an investment in the Canadian Army at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, 1941 Robertson Rd. Contact diana.ebadi@forces.gc.ca.
Tim Reuss, CEO, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association; Brian Kingston, president and CEO, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association; and David Adams, president and CEO, Global Automakers of Canada will hold a press conference to share concerns regarding the federal government’s mandated sales target for zero-emission vehicles, citing profound concerns about affordability and infrastructure. This event will take place in Room 135-B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Contact 514-889-7773.
The Supreme Court of Canada’s deputy executive legal officer will provide a briefing to the members of the media on the appeals to be heard during the Court’s Winter 2024 session. This event will take place at 301 Wellington St. Contact Adrienne.Deschamps@scc-csc.ca.
As part of a joint initiative with human rights advocacy organization Justice For All Canada, academic leaders representing the Palestinian diaspora will address the impact of Israeli aggression on academic communities in Gaza, and present a series of critical asks to the Canadian government. Participants include Dr. Basma Abdelgafar, Vice President of Maqasid Institute; Dr. … Read more
The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts its two-day annual conference: “Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World.” Join leaders from the farm community, industry, government, academia and civil society to explore how to seize Canadian Agri-Food’s sustainability opportunity. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will hold a press conference to discuss the close of the fall session of Parliament. This event will be held in Room 425, Wellington Building. Call 613-402-3538
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.), joined by Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.), Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.), Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) and Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), will hold her weekly update on the government’s economic plan in Room 325, … Read more
