The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is hosting its second annual research symposium from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, under the theme, “Energizing and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship in Canada.” Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and to Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Bryan May (Cambridge, Ont.) will deliver a … Read more
FRIENDS and iPolitics host a discussion on “Dismantling the Disinformation Economy” Big tech is helping fund the disinformation economy. Three experts will dscuss the role Canada can play in dismantling this economy so ad dollars can be redirected towards journalism and trusted media. This event will take place at iPolitics, 201-17 York St. Details online.
The Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement hosts a day-long conference on current issues impacting the market access industry regarding policy, drug pricing, biomanufacturing, and more. Speakers include former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick; Thomas Digby, chair of the PMPRB; and Suzanne McGurn, president and CEO, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; as well as a pundit panel featuring … Read more
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.), Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.), Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) and Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) will make an announcement in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will deliver remarks at a reception hosted by Equal Voice. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
Economist Impact hosts the Global Anti-Illicit Trade Summit featuring experts on illicit trade experts discussing the implications for the future of illicit trade activity globally and across the Americas. Speakers include Gen. John Kelly, former commander, United States Southern Command; Christopher Taylor, special agent, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Embassy Ottawa; Anne Kothawala, chief executive, Convenience Industry … Read more
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will hold a press conference following the tabling of a private member’s bill, entitled An Act to amend the Criminal Code (fomenting hatred or anti-Semitism), in the foyer of the House of Commons. Call 613-402-3538.
Hereditary Chiefs and elected leaders from the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship from coastal B.C. will hold a press conference to unveil and educate politicians and decision-makers about an Indigenous- led positive vision for the modernization of the salmon farming industry that has operated for decades in their traditional coastal territories. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-218-2064.
Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot, Que.), joined by Guillaume Valois of the IAMAW and Renaud Plante of Unifor, will hold a press conference to demand that a call for tenders be held for the replacement of the CP-140 Aurora aircraft. This event will be held on the second floor foyer of West Block. Call 613-402-0443.
Canada’s Taxpayer’s Ombudsperson François Boileau will release his 2022–2023 Annual Report, Upholding Your Rights, which contains four recommendations to improve the Canada Revenue Agency’s service to Canadians. This event will be held in Room 325-180 Wellington St. Call 343-541-6084.
