Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 Issues, Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will attend the annual raising of the Pride and Transgender Flags on Parliament Hill. Call 613-992-4524.
The University of Ottawa hosts a day-long bilingual forum on “Humanizing Migration: Rights, Refuge, Responsibilities,” bringing together Canadian and international thought leaders from government, academia and civil society to humanize public debate on migration to Canada. This event will take place at Learning Crossroads, 100 Louis Pasteur Priv. Details online.
Octopus Books hosts the launch of Dr. Cathy Martin‘s new book, Strengthening Canadian Indigenous Relationships and Decision-Making Processes, a practical framework guide to help Indigenous communities and agencies that interact with Indigenous people make better decisions based on the understanding of the underlying value systems of holistic cultures and hierarchical cultures. This event will take … Read more
The United States Embassy in Ottawa will host its annual Fourth of July celebration in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre. This year’s event, themed “Cajun Bayou Country,” will feature the culture and cuisine of Southern Louisiana. This event will take place at 1 Elgin Street. Call 613-688-5316.
Chief Justice of Canada, Richard Wagner, will hold a press conference to update Canadians on the work of the Court. This event will take place in the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Call 613-996-9296.
CODE’s national ambassador Peter Mansbridge hosts a special evening honouring those who have championed CODE’s global mission and to celebrate its impact over the past 60 years. Emily Gogra, deputy minister of education for Sierra Leone, will deliver remarks. This event will take place at the Museum of Nature, Barrick Salon, 240 McLeod St. RSVP to info@code.ngo.
The Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector will host a press conference to release its final report. Speakers include committee chair Liberal Senator Terry M. Mercer and deputy chair Independent Senator Ratna Omidvar. This event will take place in Room B45, Senate of Canada Building, 2 Rideau St. Call 613-614-1180.
The National Capital Region Chapter of Democrats Abroad Canada, the official organization of the Democratic Party for United States citizens living permanently or temporarily abroad, hosts a viewing party for the Presidential Primary Debates on June 26 and 27. This event will take place at The Heart & Crown, Black Rose room, 67 Clarence St. Call 613-410-4487.
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will make an announcement about the Civic Community School Support Fund for Francophone Minority Communities. This event will take place at Collège catholique Samuel-Genest, 704 Carsons Road. Call 819-994-9101.
The Office of the Chief Economist, Global Affairs Canada, and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business will unveil a report on the performance of Indigenous small-to-medium enterprises in the global trading system. Speakers include Marie-France Paquet, Chief Economist, Office of the Chief Economist, Global Affairs Canada; JP Gladu, President and CEO, CCAB; and Alish Campbell, Chief Trade Commissioner, … Read more
