Poilievre to deliver keynote at Canada Strong and Free

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) will deliver a keynote at the Canada Strong and Free Network’s annual conference. The conference brings together political leaders, commentators and policy experts to discuss conservative ideas, public policy and national issues. Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will take part in a fireside chat at 5:00 … Read more

Bloc Québécois to hold a press conference

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and Bloc finance critic Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.) will hold a press conference regarding the Bloc’s expectations for the economic update in the West Block foyer. Call 613-402-3538.

Steelworkers to lobby feds on steel crisis

Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) will be on Parliament Hill to press federal ministers and MPs for urgent action to support Canada’s steel industry amid tariffs and global trade pressures. USW National Director Marty Warren will lead calls for a comprehensive industrial strategy to protect jobs and economic stability. For details, call: 416-544-5951

Senator Hay hosts “Sovereign AI in Canada”

PSG Senator Katherine Hay (Ont.) will host “Sovereign AI in Canada—Leadership, Ownership, and Trade-Offs,” the second session in the “AI Explained” series, bringing together leading Canadian experts to explore AI sovereignty in practice, including data governance, economic security, and Indigenous and societal considerations, as well as the trade-offs shaping Canada’s national approach. The event takes … Read more

Anand at Ottawa Civic Space Summit

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand (Oakville East, Ont.) will deliver remarks and participate in a fireside chat at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit, hosted by Resilient Societies and Cooperation Canada. The summit will bring together leaders from government, civil society, media and academia to discuss threats to civic space and democratic freedoms. The event takes place … Read more

Bloc Québécois to hold a press conference

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will hold a press conference following the introduction of a private member’s bill on forced labour and child labour. He will be joined by with Rushan Abbas, executive director of the World Uyghur Congress, Zumretay Arkin, vice-president of the World Uyghur Congress, and Mehmet Tohti, executive director of the … Read more

Fraser to announce new support for victims and survivors

Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.), joined by Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.), will make an announcement regarding stronger actions and new federal supports for victims and survivors … Read more

Auditor General to table 5 audit reports

Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan and Jerry V. DeMarco, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, will deliver five performance audit reports to the House of Commons, followed by a technical briefing and media availability. The announcement will take place in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Details are available online. Contact infomedia@oag-bvg.gc.ca

National Tourism Week reception

The Tourism Association of Canada hosts its National Tourism Week 2026 Reception, sponsored by Liberal MPs Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, B.C.) and Angelo Iacono (Alfred-Pellan, Que.), ISG Senator Karen Sorensen (Alberta), Conservative MP Tony Baldinelli (Niagara Falls–Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.) and Bloc MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Laurentides–Labelle, Que.) The event will take place at the Sir … Read more