Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins will hold a press conference to discuss the bank’s decision on the target for the overnight rate. This event will take place in the Bank of Canada’s auditorium, 30 Bank St. Call 613-782-8782.
A group of leading community housing and homelessness organizations will be releasing an open letter to political parties in advance of the 2019 federal election. Participants include Jacques Beaudoin, Secrétaire général, Réseau québécois des OSBL d’habitation; Jeff Morrison, Executive Director, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association; Tim Ross, Executive Director, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada; and Céline … Read more
The Ottawa Economics Association hosts a presentation on the Bank of Canada’s Economic Outlook (Monetary Policy Report) featuring Laurent Martin, Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Economic Analysis Department; and Jean-Philippe Cayen, Senior Policy Advisor, International Economic Analysis Department. This event will take place at the Bank of Canada Conference Centre, 30 Bank St. Details online.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony will return to the lawns of Parliament Hill from July 6-August 24. Details online.
As part of Canada Day celebrations, Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) will attend a Peace and Friendship Circle, an Algonquin ceremony led by Albert Dumont that features an honour song, a jingle dress dance and speeches. He will also attend the noon and evening shows. Governor General Julie Payette will also attend … Read more
An exhibition of artwork by former U.S. President George W. Bush is on display from June 28-Sept. 3. “Portraits of Courage: President George W. Bush’s Tribute to America’s Veterans” offers an exclusive glimpse of the unique perspective of a Commander-In-Chief using art to recognize the service and sacrifice of men and women who were under … Read more
Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill to present the 2019 policy priorities that the congress has developed after an extensive consultation with its community. This event will take place in 135-B Press Conference Room, West Block. Call 613-232-8822.
National women’s rights experts will hold a press conference to discuss the findings from a report from Dubravka Šimonovic, the United Nations Special Rapporteur of Violence Against Women. This event will take place in the 135-B Press Conference Room, West Block on Parliament Hill. Call 613-804-2963.
The International Metropolis Conference 2019 will take place in Ottawa from Tuesday, June 25th to Friday, June 28th, 2019. On Tuesday, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Matt DeCourcey will deliver the opening remarks at 9:00 a.m. and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen will deliver remarks at 1:00 p.m. This event will … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will make an announcement on how the federal government will allocate a portion of the proceeds collected as a result of carbon pollution pricing. This event will take place at McNabb Park, on the corner of Gladstone Avenue and Bronson Avenue. Call 819-743-7138.
