The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled Closing the Gap: Carbon pricing for the Paris target. This report provides an independent estimate of the additional carbon price that would be needed to achieve Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions target in 2030 under the Paris Agreement, as well as an estimate of the corresponding impact … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will announce an important investment through the Strategic Innovation Fund. This event will be held at MindBridge Analytics Inc., 1730 St. Laurent Blvd. Call 343-291-1710.
Extinction Rebellion and Nation Rising host a press conference regarding their two days of events focussed on the devastating impacts of animal agriculture, and to ask the government to take the first step in creating an “agricultural revolution” by shifting subsidies to align with healthy eating recommendations in the new Canada Food Guide. The two days of events will include … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette will present honours to 39 recipients during a military-themed ceremony at Rideau Hall. Recipients will be recognized for their excellence, courage or exceptional service to the Canadian Armed Forces or to military-related organizations with one of the following honours: a Meritorious Service Decoration (Military and Civil Divisions), a Decoration for Bravery or the Sovereign’s … Read more
The Special Senate Committee on the Arctic will release a report on the urgent issues facing the Arctic. This report concludes a yearlong study into the significant and rapid changes in the Arctic, during which the committee conducted fact-finding missions to Kuujjuaq, Que., Iqaluit, Baker Lake and Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Yellowknife and Inuvik, N.W.T. and … Read more
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, will visit Canada June 16-19. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will discuss efforts to protect human rights and promote gender equality around the world.
Treasury Board President and Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) will provide an update on the progress of the new HR and pay solution. She will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government Greg Fergus (Hull—Aylmer, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of … Read more
Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will be in Ottawa to celebrate the launch of Eastern Ontario’s Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. This event will be held at 123 Slater St. Call 343-291-1777.
The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade will release its latest report on the impact and utilization of Canadian culture and arts in Canadian foreign policy and diplomacy. The committee makes eight recommendations that encourage the government to take measures to strengthen cultural diplomacy as a pillar of Canada’s foreign policy. Participants include Senator … Read more
National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) and Lieutenant-General Chuck Lamarre, Commander, Military Personnel Command will address provincial and territorial leaders. This event will be held at the John Diefenbaker Building – Victoria Room, 111 Sussex Dr. Call 613-901-8853.
