Liberal candidate Mona Fortier will officially launch her re-election campaign for the 43rd general election. Fortier will be accompanied by a special guest. This event will take place at 105 Montreal Road, Suite 105. Call 613-852-2485.
The Canadian Electricity Association will host a debate on how transportation is currently being affected and altered, and how new electrification elements will impact the future. CEA’s VP policy, Channa Perera, will moderate the debate featuring Cara Clairman, president and CEO of Plug’n Drive. This event will take place at the Queen Street Fare, 170 Queen … Read more
The National Capital Region Chapter of Democrats Abroad Canada host another public viewing party for the Presidential Primary Debates. Democrats Abroad is the official organization of the Democratic Party for United States citizens living permanently or temporarily abroad. The debate will run from 8-11p.m. This event will take place at Crust & Crate, 2018 Ogilvie Rd. Call 613-410-4487.
Student strikers across Canada are launching a new pledge called #NoFutureNoChildren, asserting their intent to not have children unless urgent and serious action is taken to address the climate crisis. Emma Lin, member of Climate Strike Canada and founder of #NoFutureNoChildren, will hold a press conference in Room 135B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 519-852-3496.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will meet with Governor General Julie Payette at Rideau Hall to launch the 2019 federal election. Trudeau will be accompanied by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. This event will take place at 1 Sussex Drive. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
Governor General Julie Payette will present honours to 40 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Recipients will be recognized with one of the following honours: a Decoration for Bravery, a Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division), a Polar Medal or a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Call 343-548-1784.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde will release “Honouring Promises: 2019 Federal Election Priorities for First Nations and Canada,” which sets out First Nations priorities for the coming federal election and seeks specific commitments from all parties. This event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Call 613-241-6789 x 244.
Governor General Julie Payette will receive the letters of credence of six new heads of mission: Mpoki Mwasumbi Ulisubisya (Tanzania), Bořek Lizec (Czech Republic), Marko Milisav (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Nor’aini Binti Abd Hamid (Malaysia) Ortiz Ortiz (Costa Rica) and Fugl Eskjaer (Denmark). This event will take place at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr. Call 343-548-1784.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will deliver the keynote address to honour Canadian firefighters who died in the line of duty at the 16th Canadian Firefighters Annual Memorial Ceremony. This event will take place at the corner of Wellington and Lett Streets. Call 416-277-6281.
uOttawa hosts a panel discussion, “Alone in the World? Directions for Canada in a Changing World” featuring Brian Bow, Director of the Centre for the Study of Security and Development, Dalhousie University; Daniel Jean, Senior Fellow Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and former National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau; Pascale Massot, assistant professor, School of Political … Read more
