Event Location: Ottawa

The House of Commons resumes today and will sit until May 8th. The full calendar is available online. Contact info@parl.gc.ca

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will participate in a ceremony to celebrate the grand opening and rededication of Hangar 14 at the Ottawa International Airport, 250 Convair Pvt. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.

Conservative Senator Larry Smith turns 75 today, marking his retirement from the Senate of Canada. Contact larry.smith@sen.parl.gc.ca

Medical students from across Canada will gather in Ottawa for the Canadian Federation of Medical Students’ National Day of Action Part II to advocate for health system improvements. Participants will meet with federal policymakers to support Bill S-5, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, and call for expanded rural physician training and loan forgiveness programs. … Read more

Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN) hosts an event, “Health Data for All of Us: Our Health Data Journey,” bringing together researchers, policymakers and community groups to discuss ethical, equity and privacy issues in health data use. The forum will explore the full lifecycle of health data, from collection to analysis, and its role in … Read more

Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) will hold a press conference on proposed amendments to the Canada Elections Act. The event will take place in the foyer of the House of Commons, West Block. Details are available online. Contact Marie-Justine.Torres@lghc-lgcc.gc.ca

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts an event, “After The Rupture: A discussion on whither Australia and Canada Relations.” Dr. John Blaxland will explore the future of Canada and Australia as strategic partners. The discussion will focus on bilateral cooperation and evolving geopolitical dynamics. By invitation only. Details are available online.

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Annual Trade Conference focused on trade diversification, infrastructure modernization, defence and aerospace exports, and expanding markets for Canadian energy. The event will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss Canada’s trade priorities and economic strategy. Speakers include Conservative MP Randy Hoback (Prince Albert, Sask.), Malaysian High Commissioner to … Read more

The Canadian Club Ottawa will host an event titled “Canada’s Will to Win | A Culture of Ambition,” featuring a keynote address by TC Energy President and 2026 Canadian Business Leader of the Year, François Poirier, on strengthening Canada’s economic competitiveness. A fireside chat moderated by CIBC CEO Harry Culham will follow, focusing on collaboration between … Read more

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) will make an announcement at the Food Sovereignty Summit taking place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Details are available online. Contact erika.lashbrookknutson@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca