Event Location: Ottawa

Governor General Mary May Simon will receive the symbolic first poppy of the National Poppy Campaign. This event will take place at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr. Call 343-573-7586.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will hold a press conference to discuss the bank’s decision on the target for the overnight rate. This event will take place in the Bank of Canada’s auditorium, 30 Bank St. Details online.

NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) will hold a press conference to outline a plan for stronger regulation of Facebook and other social media platforms. This event will take place in Room 125B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-222-2351.

Governor General Mary Simon will deliver the Speech from the Throne, marking the opening of the 44th Parliament. Learn more online.

The swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet will take place at Rideau Hall. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.

Big-city mayors will meet to discuss shared priorities and strengthen the municipal-federal partnership to drive a strong, inclusive and sustainable post-COVID recovery. The leadership of Canada’s cities is essential to tackle the national challenges we face, like public transit, housing affordability, homelessness and climate change. Big City Mayors’ Caucus Chair and Halifax Mayor, Mike Savage, and Gatineau … Read more

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will hold a press conference to wrap up the first caucus meeting with new NDP Members of Parliament. This event will take place at Room 035-B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-222-2351.

The Senate Prosperity Action Group, along with the Public Policy Forum, will co-host a discussion for the need for a new long-term economic strategy for Canada. The discussion follows the release of a PAG report which calls for the development of a strategy to deal with a number of transitional challenges facing our country, which include … Read more

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil- Chambly, Que.) will unveil the Bloc Québécois shadow cabinet during the party’s caucus meeting.. At press conference will follow at 10:30 a.m. These events will be held in West Block.

NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.) will hold a press conference calling on the federal government to take concrete steps towards reconciliation. This event will be held at 125B, West Block. Call 613-222-2351 .