Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will announce Government of Canada support for green jobs for youth. This event will take place at 30 Metcalfe St., unit 400. Call 819-743-7138.
NDP MP Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, Man.) will hold a press conference to call on the Liberal government to deliver better access to quality healthcare services for communities in the Island Lake region. This event will take place in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-222-2351.
Carleton University’s Faculty of Public Affairs host its “FPA Currents Lecture: Election Edition,” hosted by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. The topic for the lecture will vary, but the theme will always be at the intersection of politics, policy, journalism and current affairs. This event will take place in RB2200, Singhal Family Theatre, Richcraft Building, 1125 Colonel By … Read more
The Canadian Association of Business Economics hosts a luncheon presentation on “‘Mainstreaming’ Carbon Pricing: No Easy Task” featuring Chris Ragan, Chair of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission. This event will take place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Details online.
The Council of Canadians hosts an evening with its honourary chairperson, Maude Barlow, and her new book, Whose Water Is It, Anyway? for a discussion on how our community can protect clean, accessible water for all. This event will take place at the Mauril Belanger Social Innovation Atelier, 95 Clegg St. Details online.
The Ottawa International Writers Festival hosts Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver Granville, B.C.) to discuss her new book, From Where I Stand. Drawn from her speeches and other writings, Wilson-Raybould urges us all – governments, Indigenous Nations, everyone – to build upon the momentum already gained in the reconciliation process or risk hard-won progress being lost. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will welcome Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. Freeland will host meetings with the Secretary of State to discuss Canada-U.S. cooperation on bilateral, regional and global issues, including key security and foreign policy matters. During the visit, Pompeo will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). Call 343-203-7700.
The Women’s Business Network of Ottawa presents a discussion on “Women in Politics,” exploring why the representation of women in politics matters, and what can be done to engage more women in politics. Participants include Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Cherie Wong, non-partisan feminist; Ontario MPP Goldie Ghamari, and activist and feminist Raylene Lang-Dion. This event will take place at the Sheraton … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will announce funding to support climate action by the Ottawa Community Foundation. This event will take place at Confederation Park, corner of Laurier Avenue West and Elgin Street. Call 819-743-7138.
The Canadian International Council hosts a lecture on “Whither The Islamic State?” featuring author and analyst Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. This event will take place in the Richmond Room, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Details online.
