The Historical Section at Global Affairs Canada hosts a two-day conference on the history of women and Canada’s international history: “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Worlds: Women and the Search for Global Order, 1919-2019.” This symposium will explore how Canadian women have influenced Canada’s place in the world during the 20th century and beyond. Speakers will highlight the diverse … Read more
The Ottawa Board of Trade hosts a post-Budget breakfast: “2019 Federal Budget: What will it mean for you?” Participants include Conservative Finance critic Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.); Mercedes Stephenson, Global News’ Ottawa Bureau Chief; Trevin Stratton, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; and Gavin Miranda, Regional Tax Leader, MNP. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, … Read more
The Federation of the Humanities and Social Science presents its Big Thinking breakfast event featuring former Liberal Cabinet minister Allan Rock who will speak on “A call to action: Rethinking leadership in the global response to forced migration.” This event will take place in Room 200, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St. Details online.
The Broadbent Institute presents its annual Progress Summit, bringing together some of the world’s best thought leaders, movement builders, elected officials, and frontline activists to talk about how we resist the far-right, build a progressive groundswell, and create a better life – in a healthier environment, for everyone. Speakers include B.C. Premier John Horgan, Unifor National President … Read more
The University of Ottawa and the Canada School of Public Service present the Prime Ministers Series. Former Progressive Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will speak on “Delivering Transformative Change for Canadians” exploring tax reform, a green Canada, Canada-U.S. free trade and NAFTA. This event will take place in the Trillium Room, Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Call 613-240-0275.
Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) and the Coaching Association of Canada will announce two new initiatives to help eliminate abuse, discrimination and harassment in sport. This event will take place at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Call 343-291-4204.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) will deliver remarks at “Investing In Reconciliation and the Indigenous Economy: The Role for Institutional Investors.” This event will take place at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, 299 Montreal Rd. Call 819-934-2796.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will table the Federal Budget 2019 in the House of Commons. Call 613-369-5696.
Grain farmers from across Canada will gather to discuss a path forward, stemming from this year’s theme: “From Report to Reality: Realizing the Recommendations of the Economic Strategy Table on Agri-Food” as part of National Grain Week’s Parliamentary Reception. This event will take place at the Métropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex Dr. RSVP 613-233-9954.
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association wraps up its Day on the Hill 2019 with a reception featuring local association leaders and home builders, renovators, and developers from communities across the country. This event will take place in the Laurier Room, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. RSVP 613-563-4455.
