The Institute of Public Administration of Canada, National Capital Region, presents the fifth annual New Professionals Workshop. This full-day conference for new public servants, on the theme “Support, Connect, Empower,” will feature, among others, Graham Flack, secretary of the Treasury Board; Kelly Gillis, deputy minister of Infrastructure and Communities Canada; and Jean-François Tremblay, deputy minister, Employment and … Read more
The Canadian Health Coalition will mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with a conversation on “Decolonizing Health Care” with Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Alika Lafontaine. This event will take place on online. Contact tglynn@healthcoalition.ca.
The Economic Club of Canada hosts a panel discussion on “Investing in Innovation: How Can Canada be a Global Leader within Life Sciences?” Experts from industry will explore how can we foster better innovation in our Life Sciences Sector, create meaningful public-private partnerships, and ensure that the capital and human resources needed to drive a better … Read more
Green leadership candidates Jonathan Pedneault and Green Party Parliamentary Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will hold a news conference to discuss the causes and impacts of Hurricane Fiona, following Pedneault’s visit earlier this week to les Îles de la Madeleine. This event will take place in Room 125-B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 647-278-4825.
The Black Class Action Secretariat and Amnesty International Canada will be make an announcement regarding the next step in their joint push for justice for Black Canadians facing human rights violations in Canada’s public service. Participants include NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.), NDP MP Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre, Ont.), the Professional Institute of the Public Service … Read more
Bloc Québécois Whip Claude DeBellefeuille (Salaberry-Suroît, Que.) and Bloc Québécois Official Languages Critic Mario Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l’Ile, Que.) will hold a press conference regarding Bill C-238, An Act respecting the French language. This event will be held in Room 125-B, West Block. Call 613-402-0443.
Governor General Mary Simon will welcome about 100 school children to Rideau Hall and speak on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At 1:00 p.m., Simon will deliver remarks at Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The broadcast event will be co-hosted by the … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will hold a press conference to speak on the NDP’s plan to tackle the rising cost of living and corporate greed in Room 125-B, West Block. Then at 3:34 p.m., he will meet with Canadian Housing and Renewal Association. Call 613-222-2351.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont.) will take part in GreenPAC’s annual Breakfast on the Hill. A chance to network with Senators and MPs from all political parties, as well as environmental leaders in government, industry, nonprofit and academia. This event will take place at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, … Read more
Cardus hosts a panel discussion on “(Un)Charitable: The Politicization of Charitable Status.” Over the past decade, the federal government has increasingly used charitable tax status to influence the full range of their charitable activity. Panelists from across the sector will discuss their work and the impact of federal policies, the importance of charities in civil society … Read more
