The Federal Court of the Appeal will hear an appeal from the federal government into the court’s previous ruling ordering the Lobbying Commissioner to investigate the Aga Khan’s Bahamas trip gift to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). Sebastian Spano is representing Democracy Watch in the appeal. This event will take place at Federal Court of Appeal, 90 Sparks St. … Read more
Following the release of his open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), former politician Paul Hellyer will hold a press conference. This event will take place at Room 135-B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 416-366-4092.
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil- Chambly, Que.) will sit down with Paul Wells for Maclean’s Live. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
Canada 2020 hosts a live recording of The Herle Burly, the wildly entertaining and informative Canadian public affairs podcast featuring back-room strategist and pollster David Herle, conservative strategist Jenni Byrne, and political commentator and media expert Scott Reid. This event will take place at Canada 2020 Studio, 35 O’Connor St., Suite 302. Details online.
Carleton University’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement hosts a two day “Orientation for the 2019 Newly Elected MPs.” This introduction to the National Capital Region features a presentation on the role of the Bank of Canada, lunch with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and National Capital Commission CEO Tobi Nussbaum, a tour of the Supreme Court with … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will join Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency to launch the final provisions of the Air Passenger Protection Regulations. This event will take place at the Domestic arrivals luggage area, Ottawa International Airport, 1000 Airport Parkway Priv. Call 819-934-3448.
Governor General Julie Payette will present the 2019 Governor General’s Literary Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Call 613-668-1929.
Minister of Middle Class Prosperity Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.), on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), will provide remarks at the launch of the Winterlude 2020 programming. This event will take place at Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Call 819-997-7788.
New MPs and Strategists will participate in a panel discussion about understanding the new 43rd Parliament. This event will take place in Room B-45, Senate Building, 2 Rideau St. Call 613-295-1260.
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien will hold a news conference to discuss his annual report. This event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Call 819-994-5619.
