After meeting with the prime minister and the governor general, President of Finland Alexander Stubb will take part in an armchair‑style conversation on global governance and shifting geopolitical dynamics with Carleton University’s Fen Hampson, Chancellor’s Professor and Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. The event will take place in 2220 Richcraft … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mona Fortier (Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ont.) will announce support for Francophone and bilingual digital health innovation on behalf of Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.). For event location and details, contact: sofia.ouslis@ised-isde.gc.ca
Health workers and community advocates will hold a protest opposing federal cuts to the Interim Federal Health Plan set to be implemented on May 1. The event will include speeches, media availability and a petition delivery calling on the government to reverse planned health-care co-payments for refugees, including prescription fees and reduced coverage for essential … Read more
NDP MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) will join graduate students from Gaza who have been admitted to Canadian universities but have not received decisions on their study permits have filed mandamus applications in Federal Court, seeking to compel Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to act on long-delayed applications. This event will be held in Room 135-B, … Read more
The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) is hosting a press conference to highlight its support for Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying). This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 519-851-1434.
Liberal MP Ben Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) and ISG Senator Kim Pate will deliver keynote remarks at the annual Autism Leadership Summit April 14-16. The summit, convened by the Autism Alliance of Canada, will include evidence-based presentations, panels and dialogue from those with lived experience, along with Canada’s foremost researchers, policy makers, and front-line practitioners. It will also feature a … Read more
Mikisew Cree First Nation will release an an independent study to quantify the severity of the community’s cancer crisis and how much of it is caused by industrial activities, including oil sands operations. The findings from the study show why the Mikisew Cree First Nation are so opposed to plans by the government of Alberta to allow companies … Read more
Over 30 people from 15 allied organizations will meet with MPs in Ottawa to deliver a clear message: Canada must invest in a clean, connected electricity grid powered by renewable energy, while upholding Indigenous and workers’ rights. Participating groups — including labour unions, Indigenous clean-energy leaders, doctors, municipal leaders and environmental groups from across Canada … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon will meet with Cai‑Göran Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, at Rideau Hall. Contact media@gg.ca.
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mona Fortier (Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Que.), will announce actions that the Government … Read more
