Government House Leader Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) will hold a news conference to discuss the upcoming sitting of Parliament. This event will be held at Room 125-B, West Block. Call 343-575-0890.
NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, Ont.) will take part in a press conference with a coalition of national and provincial mental health and counselling organizations to call on the federal government to remove the HST/GST requirement for counselling therapists and psychotherapists in Canada by immediately passing legislation to make therapy services tax-free in Canada. This event will take place in Room … Read more
The Indo-Canadian Council for Arts and Culture hosts the first national Onam celebration at Parliament Hill, with support from Liberal MPs Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.) and Senators Ratna Omidvar and Mobina Jaffer. Celebrated around the world by Keralites, Onam is a joyous occasion marked with a spectrum of cultural events. The cultural program will be followed by … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will announce support for the transition to a lower carbon economy. This event will take place in Room 200, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St. Call 819-230-1557.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen will deliver remarks on “U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities,” hosted by the Canadian International Council. This event will take place in Room DMS4101, Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Ave. E 12th floor. Details online.
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming, Ont.) has given notice that House will meet to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her passing.
Carleton University and the University of Latvia host a virtual workshop, “Facing the Russia Challenge: European and Canadian Perspectives,” exploring the implications of Russia’s war against Ukraine for the European Union and its member states, as well as for Transatlantic cooperation, with particular attention to Canada’s role. This event will take place online.
A national commemorative ceremony to honour the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held at the Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Canadian Heritage confirms that former governor general Adrienne Clarkson and former prime minister Brian Mulroney are expected to attend, with Canadian Secretary to the King Donald Booth and Brig.-Gen. Guy Bélisle, Canadian Armed Forces Chaplain General, … Read more
The Parliamentary Centre hosts “Do It For Democracy,” a fundraising event for the centre to advance Canadian and G7 commitments and build inclusive democracies. Featuring auction items, wine tastings, and the presentation of the inaugural Because Democracy Matters award. This event will take place at Earnscliffe, the British High Commissioner’s residence, 140 Sussex Dr. Details online.
Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Sherry Romanado (Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne, Que.) will deliver remarks at the Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony. This event will take place at the Canadian Firefighter Memorial, 220 Lett St. Call 416-277-6281.
