Event Location: Ottawa

Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.) will deliver opening remarks at a panel discussion on “Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, and Your Election.” Maureen Boyd, director of the Carleton University Initiative of Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement, will moderate the discussion featuring Facebook Canada’s public policy head Kevin Chan, George Washington University media professor Matthew Hindman, Carleton University Canada Research … Read more

First United Church will host a celebration of the life of former NDP MP Paul Dewar at Carleton University Dominion-Chalmers Church, 355 Cooper Ave.

A time to gather and share stories about the life of former NDP MP Paul Dewar will take place at First United Church, 347 Richmond Rd.

Representatives and supporters of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign will hold a press conference calling on the Canadian government to provide support for the campaign’s goal to plant two million trees between Trenton, Ont. and Toronto, Ont., one tree for every Canadian who has served during times of conflict since Confederation. This event will … Read more

The Partnership Group for Science and Engineering hosts its Bacon and Eggheads breakfast. John F. H. Thompson of PetraScience Consultants in Vancouver will present “Metals and Sustainability – Earth’s Odd Couple.” This event will take place in Room 100, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Wellington Street. Call 613-868-7437.

Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana and other call on government to reverse the unjust excise tax on medical cannabis. Participants include patient representatives from CFAMM; Cam Battley, Chief Corporate Officer, Aurora Cannabis; Rick Nattress, former NHL player; and elected officials. This event will take place in the Press Room 135B, West Block, Parliament Hill. … Read more

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts the launch of Jonathan Manthorpe‘s new book Claws of the Panda: Beijing’s Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada. This event will take place at Kildare House, 323 Chapel St. Details online.

The University of Ottawa hosts a lecture on “Data, Democracy and Trust” featuring Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner of the United Kingdom. This event will take place at the University of Ottawa, Fauteux 147, 57 Louis-Pasteur. Details online.

International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) will take part in a panel discussion on “Women and Girls in Humanitarian Emergencies.” Other panelists include  Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the United Nations; Nicolas Moyer, President and CEO, Canadian Council for International Co-operation; and Julie Delahanty, Executive Director, Oxfam Canada. This event will … Read more

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will welcome skaters and visitors to Winterlude on the Rideau Canal for a true Parks Canada experience. This event will take place on Pig Island near TD Place, north of the Bank Street Bridge. Call 819-938-9413.