Carleton University’s Bell Chair in Canadian Parliamentary Democracy hosts a lecture on “Digital Campaign Threats: Party Responses in an Age of Disinformation,” with Dr. Anna Esselment Associate Professor, University of Waterloo, and co-editor of Permanent Campaigning in Canada . This event will take place at A602 Loeb Building, Carleton University. Details online.
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada hosts a panel discussion on “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women and Leadership.” Audrey Tong will moderate the discussion featuring Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer, Public Health Agency of Canada; Sarah Paquet, Executive Vice-President, Shared Services Canada; and Michelle Kovacevic, Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada. This event … Read more
Senators Raymonde Saint-Germain and Yuen Pau Woo, facilitators of the Independent Senators Group, will take part in a discussion on “Towards an Independent Senate,” part of Canada 2020’s Studio Series. This event will take place in the Canada 2020 Studio, 35 O’Connor St., Suite 302. Details online.
The Economic Club of Canada hosts a panel discussion, “The Fight For Our Lives: Perspectives on the New Federal Price Controls for Medicines,” exploring viable alternatives that can meet the concerns of governments and citizens regarding the prices of medicines without sacrificing patient access. Global Public Affairs’ Tom Clark will moderate the discussion featuring Dr. … Read more
ISG Senators Donna Dasko and Marc Gold along with Jack Jedwab, President of the Association for Canadian Studies, host a “Remembering the Holocaust, Conveying its Lessons,” marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. Other participants include former governor general Michaëlle Jean, Rabbi Steven Garten, Temple Israel, Ottawa; and Judy Young Drache, Centre for Holocaust Education … Read more
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Tim Tierney, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board, will reveal the proposed architectural design for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility. This event will take place at the Ottawa Art Gallery, Alma Duncan Salon, … Read more
NDP MPs will hold a caucus meeting in Room 425, 180 Wellington St. Call 613-222-2351.
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) and P.E.I. Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning Brad Trivers will visit children and staff at an extended day program. This event will take place at the Centennial Public School, 376 Gloucester St. Call 819-654-5546.
The United Nations Association in Canada hosts the Generation SDG Summit, a collaboration with partners including school boards, government agencies and civil society organizations to deliver Generation SDG – Youth Action on the Sustainable Development Goals. Speakers include Autumn Peltier, water protector and human rights advocate; Thierry Lindor, founder and oresident of Influence Orbis; and Alexandria-Marie Kazmerik, co-founder of the Canadian Council of Young Feminists. This … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette will present teachers and other outstanding Canadians with the 2019 Governor General’s History Awards. This event will take place at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr. Call 613-998-9166.
