Liberals from the across the country will gather for the Liberal National Convention, May 4-6. The convention will feature policy discussions, special keynote speakers, innovative campaign training session, and the election of a new national board of directors. Virtual access pass available. Register online. Contact lib2023@liberal.ca or 1-888-LIBERAL.
The Writers Trust of Canada hosts the annual Politics and the Pen gala, featuring the awarding of the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Black-tied elegance, be-gowned finery. Conversations that both flatter and flabbergast. The power of the written word will be palpable all evening. Over the years, Politics & the Pen has raised over … Read more
The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a luncheon event: “The Energy of Tomorrow and the Path to Net Zero”. Representatives from Canada’s electricity sector speak about one of the greatest challenges the Canadian economy and what innovative solutions there are to address them. This event will take place at the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Details … Read more
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will pay tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian people and honour the memory of the thousands of innocent people murdered by Russia’s genocidal war of aggression against Ukraine. Representation from federal, provincial, and municipal political leaders, along with members of the international diplomatic community is anticipated. This event will take place on Parliament … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will make an announcement regarding Canada’s Black Justice Strategy. This event will be held in Room 200, Sir John A. MacDonald Building. Call 343-574-3446.
Cannabis Council of Canada president & CEO, George Smitherman, will hold a press conference with several cannabis sector CEOs on Parliament Hill to discuss the impact recent layoffs and facility closures are having on producers of all sizes across Canada. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 416-575-5366.
Bloc Québécois National Revenue Critic Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, Que.) and Bloc Québécois House Leader Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.) will hold a press concernece in adance of the second reading vote on Bill C-290, which seeks to protect whistleblowers. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-402-0443.
Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.), joined by Treasury Board President Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.), will take part in a news conference to will announce an important investment for Ottawa’s Franco-Ontarian community. This event will be held at the University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 … Read more
A delegation organized by Courage For Freedom will be holding a press gallery in advance of the upcoming National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada on Feb. 22. Founder and Human Trafficking Survivor Kelly Tallon Franklin will be joined by delegates supportive of anti-human trafficking and sexual exploitation efforts in Canada. This event will be held in Room … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Jasraj Singh Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn, Alta.) and Conservative Quebec Political Lieutenant Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) will hold a press conference on the Conservatives’ calls to fix the cost of living crisis. This event will be hold in the House of Commons Foyer, West Block. Call 613-943-0117.
