The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs will holds its Government Relations Week, “Chiefs on the Hill,” from Dec. 4-7. Fire chiefs will meet with Members of Parliament and other elected or senior officials to discuss key issues in the fire service, our prebudget asks, and engage in relationship building and education on Parliament Hill. Details online. Call 613-324-1078.
Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser will take part in this year’s National Remembrance Day Ceremony which will include a grand veterans’ parade and a fly-past. This year’s National Silver Cross Mother is Gloria Hooper, of St. Claude, Man., who is among the dignitaries who will lay a wreath. This event will … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) will participate in the Turn to Busan commemorative ceremony at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Then at 7:00 p.m. (local time), she will attend the True Patriot Love Annual Tribute Dinner at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, 11 … Read more
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will present the 2023 Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons. Contact Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca.
Bloc Québécois finance critic Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette, Que.) will hold a press conference regarding the Bloc Québécois’ expectations for the federal government’s economic update in the West Block foyer. Call 613-402-3538.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will speak to media about supporting Canadian workers in the West Block foyer. Call 613-222-2351.
Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, Nfld.) will take questions from the media following the introduction of legislation to amend the Canada Labour Code. This event will take place in the 2nd Floor Foyer, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 343-575-1065.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will hold a press conference regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict in Room 425, Wellington Building. Call 613-402-3538.
Justice For All Canada will hold a press conference to urge the Canadian government to respond to the calls of Canadians who want a ceasefire to prevent further loss of civilian life in Gaza, the Occupied West Bank, and Israel. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact taha@justiceforall.org.
Governor General Mary Simon will present a total of 62 Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division), including seven Meritorious Service Crosses and 55 Meritorious Service Medals during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Three recipients will be receiving the Meritorious Service Medal for the second time. Call 343-573-7563.
