The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts its annual dinner. This year’s theme is “The Indo-Pacific, Crucile of the New World Order: Is Canada Ready?” featuring a discussion on Canada’s approach to the Indo-Pacific and how Canada could better engage with the region. Speakers include Global News’ Mercedes Stephenson; Dr. Robert Spalding, former senior director of strategy to the U.S. … Read more
As part of the University of Ottawa Ambassadors’ Series, Jeffrey Simpson will be host a discussion with Kerim Uras, Ambassador of Turkey to Canada, on “Robust Diplomacy: Turkey’s Humanitarian and Enterprising Foreign Policy.” This event will take place at Room 4004, Social Sciences Building, 120 University Pr. Details online.
The Bell Chair in Canadian Parliamentary Democracy hosts a lecture on “Digital sovereignties, Miyo We’citowin: MMIWG & Walking With Our Sisters” featuring Dr. Kiera Ladner, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Miyo We’citowin, Indigenous Governance and Digital Sovereignties, Department of Political Studies, University of Manitoba. This event will take place at Carleton University, A602 Loeb Building, 1125 Colonel By … Read more
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, Conservative MP Michael Cooper (St. Albert, Alta.) and Independent Senator Lucie Moncion will hold a press conference regarding the second reading of Bill S-207 in the Senate. This bill will eliminate the legal barriers that jurors face when accessing medical services for mental health issues after a criminal trial. This event will take place in … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada invite Parliamentarians and staff to a reception. Join agriculture leaders from across Canada to celebrate 20 years of grain farmers on the Hill. Part of National Grain Week 2020. This event will take place in Room 200, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 44 Wellington St. RSVP 613-223-9954 ext. 200.
The African Canadian Association of Ottawa hosts African Day on the Hill, the 2020 Black History Month Celebration showcasing African heritage, culture, food, music, and entertainment, with an African fashion show, story telling, and dancing. This year’s event will highlight the UN International Decade for People of African Descent with our focus on the past, present, and … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government Greg Fergus (Hull—Aylmer, Que.) will take part in a discussion on “Mental Health of Black Communities in the National Capital Region.” Other participants include University of Ottawa president Jacques Frémont; Dr. Myrna Lashley, McGill University, testimonies from people who have faced mental health … Read more
DisGovr Canada and the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute host the GovTech Summit and Expo which will enable collisions between Canadian governments and the tech community, leading to stronger connections, relationships, and collaboration opportunities. Prabmeet Sarkaria Ontario’s Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, will be the keynote speaker. This event will take place at … Read more
Parliamentarians are invited to join local farmers, agricultural leaders, and other stakeholders for Agriculture Day Networking Reception, showcasing Canadian agriculture and the connection to where our food comes from and the people who produce it. This event will take place at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Register online.
Bloc Québécois Critic for Social Affairs Denis Trudel (Longueuil-Saint-Hubert, Que.) will hold a press conference on social housing in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-402-3538.
