The NDP Environment Critic, Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont — La Petite-Patrie, Que.), will introduce a bill that would compel the federal government to fulfill its responsibilities and commitments on climate change. This event will take place at Parliament Hill, in the West Block Foyer. Call 613-222-2351.
A delegation of Denesulin First Nations will hold a press conference and public demonstration to bring attention to a recent action by Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn Bennett who stepped back from a commitment to initial land claims agreements with the First Nations. NDP MP Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, Man.) will attend. This event will take place at Parliament Hill in … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is holding a Day of Action to demand an end to the exclusion and discrimination against their people – the off-reserve, non-status, Métis and Southern Inuit. Speakers will include National Chief Robert Bertrand and National Vice-Chief Kim Beaudin. This event will take place on Parliament Hill, West Block. Call 613-747-6022.
The Canadian Nurses Association will announce our platform recommendations for the 2019 federal election. The recommendations will fall under four categories: support for caregivers, Pharmacare, technological innovations and climate change. This event will take place at 150 Wellington, 135-B Press Conference Room, West Block. Call 613-282-7859.
Governor General Julie Payette will present the Canadian Institutes of Health Research 2018 Gold Leaf Prizes to four laureates during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Call 613-668-1929.
iPolitics Live hosts “Temperature Rising: How to ensure cooler heads prevail in the approach to climate change.” David McGuffin will moderate the discussion featuring Dr. Blair Feltmate, Impact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo; and Stewart Elgie, professor of law and economics, University of Ottawa. This event will take place at iPolitics, Suite 201, 17 York St. Details … Read more
Members of the Save Canadian Jobs Coalition will hold a press conference to share joint concern about the government’s decision to reject key amendments to Bill C-69 that will provide clear and concise rules for the development of future projects. This event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Contact jennifer.li@crestviewstrategy.com.
The Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation will hold a press conference. This event will take place in Room 135-B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 819-449-1225.
The Council of Canadians and The Leap host a tour to build a massive wave of popular support behind the Green New Deal in Canada. Speakers and performers including David Suzuki, Avi Lewis, Maude Barlow, and MC Jill O’Reilly, will shine a spotlight on this growing movement. This event will take place at Glebe-St. James United Church, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Diversification Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Conservative Senator Salma Ataullahjan will take part in assembling and distributing food baskets for those in need for Project Ramadan, part of the Muslim Welfare Centre’s Leave No One Hungry initiative, intended to raise awareness about food insecurity in Canada. MWC Vice President Muhammad … Read more
