The Canadian Autism Treatment for Medicare Coalition will hold a press conference to call on the federal government to accelerate the development and implementation of a meaningful National Autism Strategy that would address the paramount concerns of families of children who are severely affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. This event will be held in Room 135 B, … Read more
Energy for a Secure Future is hosting a news conference in the context of a series of meetings with the Government of Canada, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other senior members of the global diplomatic community to discuss the important role that many Indigenous communities in Canada are prepared to play in delivering liquified natural gas to … Read more
The Canadian Association for Business Economics and its Ottawa Chapter host a Spring Policy Conference 2023. Participants include Bob Dugan, CMHC chief Economist; Marie France Paquet, chief economist at Global Affairs Canada; and Rachel Samson, vice-president, research, Institute for Research on Public Policy. Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz will receive the OEA’s Award of Distinction. This event will take place at … Read more
Canada 2020 hosts “Food as Medicine”, a conversation on ways that public policy can prioritize reducing food insecurity, improving access, and building a healthier future for all. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.) will deliver opening remarks. This event will take place at the Canada … Read more
Artist Gerald McMaster and Brazilian anthropologist Nina Vincent will take part in a discussion, “Arctic/Amazon: Networks of Global Indigeneity”, part of the Ottawa International Writers’ Festival from May 4-7. Arctic/Amazon offers a conversation between Indigenous Peoples of two regions in this time of political and environmental upheaval. This event will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Details online.
Columnist Paul Wells and Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, former commissioner with the Ottawa People’s Commission on the Convoy Occupation, will take part in “When The Convoy Came to Town”, part of the Ottawa International Writers’ Festival from May 4-7. Take a deep dive into the convoy itself, the response from government and community and the aftermath of it all. This event will … Read more
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians will hold a press conference to unveil an inter-nation trade protocol. Participants include Chiefs of the Nations of Batchewana, Caldwell, Eelunaapèewii Lahkèewiit (Delaware), Hiawatha, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Oneida, and Wahta Mohawks, along with AIAI Grand Chief Joel Abram and AIAI Deputy Grand Chief Stacia Loft. This event will … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will take part in the presentation of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. This event will take place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Call 819-420-6530.
Jerry V. DeMarco, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, will table the 2023 Spring Reports in the House of Commons. The reports include Forests and Climate Change; Follow-up on the Recovery of Species at Risk; Discretionary Powers to Protect Species at Risk; Supervision of climate-related Financial Risks—Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada; and Emission Reductions Through Greenhouse Gas Regulations—Environment … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will deliver a keynote address to the NDP caucus ahead of the caucus meeting. At 10:00 a.m., he will attend attend the NDP Caucus meeting. And before Question Period, at 2:00 p.m., Singh will speak with reporters in the West Block Foyer. Call 613-222-2351.
