Arctic Frontiers and the Royal Norwegian Embassy host “Arctic Frontiers Abroad,” two days of discussion on policy, science, infrastructure, and business in the High North, including a presentation of Norway’s priorities for the chairship of the Arctic Council. The event will take place at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa on May 11 and … Read more
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.), Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Jaime Battiste (Sydney—Victoria, N.S.) will make an announcement related to new Indigenous shelters and transitional housing. This … Read more
Former cabinet minister Catherine McKenna, chair of the UN High-Level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities, and founder and principal of Climate and Nature Solutions, will deliver the keynote address at a breakfast panel discussion on climate-aligned finance in Canada hosted by ISG Senator Rosa Galvez and Concordia University’s Sustainability Ecosystem. This event will take place in Room 325, … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will speak about her private member’s bill, Bill C-226, creating a national strategy to confront Environmental Racism, at the Canadian Bar Association Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Summit. This event will take place at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N. Call 902-921-4404.
The public is invited to take part in free activities to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III from May 6-7 at Rideau Hall. Visitors can tour the residence, grounds and greenhouses; view recordings of the Coronation service taking place in London and the Canadian celebration in Ottawa; listen to musical performances by members of the Central Band … Read more
As part of his visit to Canada from May 8-11, Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, will deliver opening remarks during the sixth Canada-India Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment. Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will also … Read more
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) and the Chiefs of the First Nations forming the Regroupement Petapan, Martin Dufour (Essipit), Gilbert Dominique (Mashteuiatsh) and Réal Tettaut (Nutashkuan), will provide an update on the issues of the proposed Petapan Treaty project which have been agreed upon by their respective negotiators, and present the next steps … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) will announce research funding for children and youth mental health. This event will take place at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Room 1307, 401 Smyth Rd. Contact mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts a one-day conference, “Canadian Anti-Submarine Warfare in the Future Strategic Environment.” This event will take place at Westin TwentyTwo, 22nd Floor, 11 Colonel By Dr. Details online.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) will announce federal support for local organizations working in food security. This event will take place at Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, 3-815 St. Laurent Blvd. Call 343‑549‑0778.
