The Public Policy Forum hosts a lecture on “Citizens’ Assemblies in Canada and Abroad: Inclusive governance for an age of polarization.” Peter MacLeod, co-founder and principal of MASS LBP, will talk about how Citizens’ Assemblies and Reference Panels have begun to reshape politics across Europe and within Canada. This event will take place in the PPF Boardroom, 1400-130 Albert St. Details … Read more
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities hold its Advocacy Days from Nov. 26-29. Elected board members from across Canada converge for several intensive days of meetings with parliamentarians. More to follow. Details online.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will meet with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, followed by a meeting with Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart at 11 a.m. (local time) in the Office of the Prime Minister, West Block, Parliament Hill. Then at 1 p.m., Trudeau will attend the Cabinet meeting. Call 613-957-5555.
Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, in collaboration with the Canadian War Museum, will host the third annual Peter Stursberg Foreign Correspondents Lecture – The New Frontline presented by Adrienne Arsenault, award-winning CBC senior correspondent and a host of The National. This event will take place in the Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place. Details online.
The Métis National Council hosts a two-day event, “Minorities in Canada – Coming Together- A Conversation Hosted by the Métis Nation.” Topics to be discussed include migration, human rights, as well as Canada’s anti-racism strategy. Speakers include David Chartrand, Vice President of the Métis National Council; Shree Paradkar, Atkinson Foundation Fellow on Public Policy; Nuzhat Jafri, Executive Director, Canadian Council … Read more
The International Association of Business Communicators and the Government Relations Institute of Canada present a special networking and professional development event for its members. Government relations and communications experts will discuss how to strategically engage and navigate the newly elected minority government. Sarah Turnbull, Digital Strategist, CTV News, will moderate the event featuring Jacquie LaRocque, Principal, Compass Rose; Rachel … Read more
The Organization of Women in International Trade hosts its holiday social, featuring special guest speaker Mairead Lavery, President and CEO at Export Development Canada, who will discuss EDC’s international business and development agenda and initiatives for 2019-2020, including (but not limited to) gender equality. This event will take place at KPMG, 150 Elgin St., Suite 1800. Details online.
Nelson House of Ottawa-Carleton hosts its annual celebratory Fall Tribute dinner. This year’s salute will be to Maureen McTeer, advocate and supporter or gender equality in Canada, and wife of former prime minister Joe Clark. This event will take place at St-Elias Banquet Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave. Details online.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a panel discussion on “Troubled Waters: Navigating the Maritime Security Challenges of the Indo-Pacific.” Panelists include Dr. Takako Hikotani, Associate Professor of Modern Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy, Columbia University; Dr. James Boutilier, former special advisor (policy) at Canada’s Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters; Greg Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative and … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will meet with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) to discuss the NDP’s priorities for Canadians in the Prime Minister’s Office, West Block, Parliament Hill. Following the meeting, at 10:15 a.m., Singh will hold a press conference in the Third Floor Foyer, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-222-2351.
