Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins will hold a press conference to discuss the contents of the interest rate announcement and monetary policy. This event will take place Bank of Canada, 30 Bank St. Details online.
Green Party Parliamentary Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Green MPs Paul Manly (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) and Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, N.B.), will hold a press conference to address issues realted to COP25. This event will take place in Room 135B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-562-4916 x206.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) will deliver remarks at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly. This event will take place at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr. Call 819-997-0002.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will mark the beginning of the holiday season in Canada’s Capital Region with the launch of Christmas Lights Across Canada at Confederation Park. Musical performances include Damien Robitaille, Kiesza and Tomson Highway. At 6:00 p.m., a festive fairy tale will also start at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street. Call 819-997-7788.
Progressive Senator Serge Joyal will receive the Commander in the National Order of the Legion of Honour from Kareen Rispal, Ambassador of France to Canada. This event will take place at the Residence de France, 42 Sussex Dr. Call 613-562-3740.
Green MP Paul Manly (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) will be officially sworn in as a member of Parliament. This event will take place in Room 233-S, West Block, 111 Wellington St., Parliament Hill. Call 613-562-4916 x 206.
The Canada Safety Council and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada will launch National Safe Driving Week, aiming to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and encourage Canadians to stop this risky behaviour. Raynald Marchand, General Manager of Programs, Canada Safety Council; and Peter Braid, Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Brokers Association of Canada, will deliver remarks. This … Read more
The Macdonald Laurier Institute hosts a panel discussion on “Stepping Up to Putin’s Challenge: Toward a More Resilient NATO.” Speakers will include Quentin E. Hodgson, RAND Corporation; Richard Fadden, former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister; Balkan Devlen, University of Copenhagen; and Leah West, Carleton University. This event wil take place at Kildare House, … Read more
Parliament will resume today until Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. The sitting calendar is available online.
The 2019 Fall Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development will be tabled in the House of Commons. The reports will be available online. Call 1-888-761-5953.
