Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) will announce new funding for 394 organizations working to advance gender equality – the largest Women and Gender Equality Canada announcement in history by number of organizations receiving direct funding. The event will take place at … Read more
The Parliamentary Centre hosts its 15th annual Day for Diplomats, an invitation-only half-day orientation offering practical briefings on Canada’s parliamentary system, insights from parliamentarians, public servants and media, and networking opportunities with diplomats and Canadian leaders, including Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.) The event takes place on Parliament Hill. Details … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will table the spring economic statement, exactly one year after the last federal election. Contact Audrey.Milette@fin.gc.ca
Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty (Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, Que.) will celebrate the first Walking Out Ceremony on Parliament Hill—an important rite of passage for a Cree child. Contact olivia.mcelrea@sac-isc.gc.ca.
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) will hold a national press conference to address the importance of aligning education, training, and standards with the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across Canada’s healthcare system. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact isabelle@impactcanada.com.
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will participate in a fireside chat with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, to discuss Arctic capabilities, defence and security. For event location and details, contact: gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca
Healthcare workers and advocacy groups will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill marking Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, featuring Palestinian Medical Relief Society President Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, Dr. Monica Mitra Chaudhuri, a Canadian physician with the Health Workers Alliance for Palestine, and more. The event will call for the release of Palestinian prisoners, including detained health workers … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced that the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, will visit Ottawa from April 14 to 15. This will be the first formal bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Carney and President Stubb. Details are available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
The Canadian Cancer Society hosts its Clinical Trials Innovation Showcase. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the best of Canada’s recent research breakthroughs and emerging clinical trial concepts, alongside demonstrations of Canadian research in action. The event will take place in Room 301, Wellington Building. Register online.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosts its Future of Business Summit. Participants include the premiers of Ontario, New Brunswick, P.E.I, and the Northwest Territories, as well as German Ambassador to Canada Tjorven Bellman; former Canadian ambassador to the UN Bob Rae; Export Development Canada president and CEO Alison Nankivell; CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard; Department of National Defence Deputy … Read more
