Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) will be toasted and roasted in celebration of his not running again after 19 years in the House of Commons. This event will take place at Brigid’s Well, 310 St. Patrick St.
The Financial Data and Technology Association and the British High Commission host a roundtable discussion on the benefits of Open Banking to Canadians. This event will take place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Contact events@fdata.global.
The CIC National Capital Branch launches its North America Study Group featuring an address by Richard Mills Jr., deputy chief of mission of the U.S. Embassy to Canada, on “The U.S. Perspective on a Changing World” exploring Canada-U.S. relations, hemispheric relations (e.g. Venezuela, Cuba) and wider international issues (selected regional concerns; multilateral affairs). Chatham House Rules. This event will … Read more
Citizens for Public Justice hosts its 2019 Annual General Meeting featuring a presentation by former MP, author and blogger Dennis Gruending on “Reframing Populism: Restoring Trust in the Public Dialogue.” Other participants include Karen Stiller, communications strategist and editor at Faith Today, and Deborah Mebude, freelance journalist and communications coordinator at Citizens for Public Justice. This … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) will make an announcement on service delivery initiatives supporting the settlement of newcomers. This event will take place at CHEO, 401 Smyth Rd. Call 819-639-3686.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will participate in a live technology demonstration of a BlackBerry powered autonomous vehicle at the Ottawa L5 Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Test Facilities. This event will take place at Ottawa L5 Testing Facilities, 1740 Woodroffe Ave. Call 613-991-0700.
NDP MP Linda Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) will unveil the winning entry of her Create Your Canada Contest. Duncan will be accompanied by Aneri Dave, a grade 11 student at W.P. Wagner School and winner of the contest. This event will take place at Press Room 135-B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-222-2351.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will deliver remarks on data and trust and participate in a panel discussion at the Data Forum event organized by the Competition Bureau. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Call 343-291-1710.
NDP Critic for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) will hold a press conference requesting the Privacy Commissioner launch an investigation into the privacy concerns of the Canadian customers and employees of companies owned by Chinese state entities. This event will take place at 135-B Press Conference Room, West Block, Parliament Hill. … Read more
From May 30-31, 2019, the Government of Canada is hosting the Open Government Partnership’s 6th Global Summit. Representatives from 79 countries will join participants from local and regional governments, civil society groups, academics, and citizens to discuss solutions to enhance the openness and transparency of governments around the globe. The full agenda is available online.
