Event Location: Ottawa

Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.), on behalf of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), will highlight the work being done to help Canadians develop their job-ready life-enhancing skills so they are better prepared to participate in the workforce. This event will be held at the Coalition ontarienne de formation des adultes, 435 Donald St. … Read more

A press conference will take place following the tabling of the 2019 Spring Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Julie Gelfand, in the House of Commons. This event will be held at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Call 1-888-761-5953.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) and local Members of Parliament will unveil a new climate action initiative related to carbon pollution pricing that will help Canadians reduce their emissions and save money. This event will take place at Canadian Tire, 1660 Carling Ave. Call 819-743-7138.

The Manning Centre hosts its annual Networking Conference on the theme “Ideas That Lead.” Speakers include Independent Senator Doug Black, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, former Alberta politician Danielle Smith, former chief of defence staff Gen. Rick Hillier, former U.S. political strategist Karl Rove, former finance minister Joe Oliver, and columnists Jen Gerson and Barbara Kay. This event will take … Read more

Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and the Ottawa Diplomatic Association host Sabine Sparwasser, Germany’s ambassador to Canada, who will speak on “Germany and the Age of Uncertainty.” This event will take place in the Senate Board Room, 6th Floor, Robertson Hall , Carleton University. Details online.

Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs hosts an academic conference on issues of current interest or relevance in international affairs. Independent Senator Peter Boehm will deliver the keynote address. This event will take place at Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, 9376 University Dr. Details online.

Treasury Board President and Minister of Digital Government Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) will deliver remarks on how AI technologies have the potential to improve how the government serves Canadians. This event will take place at the Shaw Conference Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Call 613-369-3170.

The University of Ottawa hosts former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty who will speak on issues associated with climate change. Delivering a frank look at his years in power, McGuinty will offer insight into major issues, like the closing of the coal-fired electricity plants, the HST and the two cancelled Ontario Hydro gas plants. This event will take place … Read more

The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion on “Climate Change is Real: Now What?” Cara Marshall, Director of Communications, Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada, will moderate the discussion featuring Peter Berry, Senior Policy Analyst and Science Advisor to the Director at the Climate Change and Innovation Bureau, Health Canada; Dr. Warren Mabee, Canada Research Chair, Renewable … Read more

Canada 2020 launches a new project, “No Second Chances,” exploring the experiences of the 12 women who have served in Canada’s most senior political role. Speakers include Alison Redford, former Premier of Alberta; Kathy Dunderdale, former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Kathleen Wynne, former Premier of Ontario. This event will take place at the Canada 2020 Studio, 35 O’Connor … Read more