Event Location: Ottawa

Following the conclusion of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, the Canadian Congress of Black Politicians (CCBP) will announce the formal approval of its governance framework and incorporation as Canada’s national organization representing Black elected officials from municipal, provincial, territorial, and federal governments. Speakers include Liberal MP MP Michael Coteau (Scarborough—Woburn, Ont.) and non-affiliated Senator Tony Ince. This event … Read more

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Joël Lightbound (Louis-Hébert, Que.), will announce next steps for the Regulatory Security Science Main project. Contact Victor.Kandasamy@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

The Network of Engaged Canadian Academics will hold a press conference to discuss the first of two Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences (CASE) reports, commissioned by Canadian Heritage. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 343-598-0527.

The Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) at the University of Ottawa hosts a discussion on strategies for securing United Nations Security Council approval for military intervention amid growing geopolitical tensions. Stefano Recchia, professor of political science at Southern Methodist University, will examine the arguments in his book Strategies for Approval: Building Support for Military … Read more

MPs return to the House of Commons today as Parliament resumes following the summer break. Details are available online.

  Canada 2020 will host its third “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done” summit, bringing together government, industry and Indigenous leaders to discuss housing, infrastructure, energy, mining and trade projects. The one-day event will examine barriers to large-scale project delivery and strategies to accelerate national development. It takes place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 … Read more

Communist Party of Canada Leader Drew Garvie and Quebec National Secretary Adrien Welsh will hold a news conference to launch the party’s campaign against proposed increases in federal military spending and call for redirecting defence funding toward housing, health care and affordability. The event takes place in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact dgarvie@cpc-pcc.ca

AFCEA Ottawa will host an executive breakfast featuring Public Services and Procurement Canada Deputy Minister Arianne Reza. Reza will discuss defence procurement, the Defence Industrial Strategy, emerging technologies, supply chain security and collaboration between government and industry. The event takes place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Register online.

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will make an energy efficiency announcement at CHEO. He will be joined by CHEO President and CEO Dr. Vera Etches at the event at 401 Smyth Rd. Contact media@ec.gc.ca