The Ottawa Economics Association hosts a spring policy conference on the theme “Getting Ready for the Future: Building Resilience in a Changing World.” Participants include Carlos J. Leitão, former Quebec Finance Minister; Kelly Gillis, Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada; and Peter Hall, Vice President and Chief Economist at Export Development Canada. This event will take place at National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
The Ottawa Economics Association hosts a presentation on the Federal Budget 2019 with Alison McDermott, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of the Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch, Finance Canada. This event will take place at the Department of Finance Canada, Shoyama Boardroom, 2nd floor, James Michael Flaherty Building, 90 Elgin St. Details online.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute, the Embassy of Japan in Canada and the U.S.-Japan Research Institute in Washington host a workshop on “Managing Security and Trade in the Canada-Japan Relationship.” Speakers include Kimihiro Ishikane, Ambassador of Japan to Canada; Rob Wright, former Canadian Ambassador to Japan and China; Don Bobiash, Assistant Deputy Minister, Asia-Pacific, Global Affairs Canada; … Read more
Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will speak about the changing nature of Canada’s economy at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Canada. This event will take place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Details online.
The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a luncheon presentation on “New Challenges in Broadcast and Telecom” featuring Pierre Karl Peladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor, who will offer his perspective on the pathways of change for these two industries and what the government needs to do to ensure a smooth transition to an uncertain future. This event will … Read more
iVote-jeVote and the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, together with Elections Canada, host “The Journey to Running in a Federal Election.” Speakers include Kevin Page, President and CEO of the IFSD; Michele Austin, head of government, public policy and philanthropy, Twitter Canada; Allan Rock, president emeritus, University of Ottawa, and former Liberal cabinet minister; Green Party leader Elizabeth … Read more
The Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada and Canadian Hatching Egg Producers host their Joint Annual Reception. Parliamentarians, their staff, and industry friends are invited to enjoy delicious, high-quality Canadian chicken, turkey, and eggs, and share a drink with the farmers who raise them. This event will take place at the … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.), NDP Justice Critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) and NDP Ethics Critic Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.) will hold a media availability before and after Gerald Butts’ and Michael Wernick’s testimonies at the Justice Committee. This event will be held in front of Room 415, Wellington Building. Call 613-222-2351.
Liberal MPs Anita Vandenbeld (Ottawa West–Nepean, Ont.) and Mona Fortier (Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), will announce an important contribution by the Canadian Coast Guard for students at Algonquin College. The contribution will support training and skills development for students at the College. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) will make an announcement concerning federal procurement at the closing of the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman’s Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit. This event will be held at the Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Dr. Call 819-997-5421.
