The Public Policy Forum hosts the launch of former PMO adviser Benjamin Perrin‘s new book, Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial, exploring our failed criminal justice system and how we can build a new way to better address harm in our society. This event will take place at 130 Albert St., Suite 1400. Details online.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts a one-day conference on “Implementing NORAD Modernization: Partnering for Success.” Details to follow. This event will take place at Westin TwentyTwo, 11 Colonel By Dr., 22nd Floor. Details online.
McGill University hosts the first in its Max Bell Lectures series. Heather Scoffield will discuss with Andrew Leach “Can governments promise a just energy transition in Canada?” drawing from his book, Between Doom and Denial. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will meet with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to discuss building more affordable homes in Toronto. Call 613-222-2351.
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) will hold a press conference to announce development flood recovery funding to help Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. This event will be held at the Catholic Centre for Immigrants, 219 Argyle Ave. Contact Alex.Tetreault@international.gc.ca.
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.), Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) and Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.), will make an announcement. Contact Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) to meet with the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne. After, Singh will hold a press conference to discuss his proposal to lower prices for Canadians. He will then meet with B.C. Premier David Eby. Following Question Period, Singh will meet with the Metro Vancouver mayors. Call 613-222-2351.
Bloc Québécois MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Terrebonne, Que.) will hold a press conference regarding the Canadian Emergency Business Account in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-402-0443.
The Bloc Quebecois, joined by Jasmin Guenette, vice-president of national affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, will hold a press conference to comment on the recent changes to Canada Emergency Business Account. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block, 111 Wellington St. Call 647-464-2814.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth, Ont.), on behalf of Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for people living with endometriosis. This event will be held at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists … Read more
