NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) will make an announcement about the nomination she submitted for the Nobel Peace Prize. This event will be held in Room 135B, West Block. Call 613-222-2351.
Tanya Woods, managing director of the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada, will announce that the Chamber of Digital Commerce has united with the Blockchain Association of Canada. This event will take place in the Press Conference Room 135B, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-233-8906.
On behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism (Multiculturalism) Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park, Ont.) will take part in the official launch of the 32nd Crystal Garden International Ice Carving Competition. This event will take place in the ByWard Market, York Street Plaza. Call 819-997-7788.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) will make an announcement with the Native Women’s Association of Canada. This event will take place at The Lord Elgin Hotel, Lady Elgin Room, 1st Floor, 100 Elgin St. Call 819-997-0002.
Carleton University hosts a symposium on “Trading on New Terms: Civil Society and North American Free Trade.” Speakers include Angelo DiCaro, National Representative, Research Department, UNIFOR; Carlos Heredia, Associate Professor, Department of International Studies at Centro de Investigaciones y Docencia Económicas (Mexico City); Angella MacEwen, Senior Economist, CUPE; Meredith Lilly, Noman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University; Laura Macdonald, … Read more
The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and the Ottawa Diplomatic Association host the Ambassador Speaker’s Series. Andrzej Kurnicki, Ambassador of Poland to Canada will speak on “POLAND, EU, NATO and CANADA: Partnership, Business and Security.” This event will take place in the Senate Board Room, 6th Floor, Robertson Hall, Room 608, Carleton University. Details online.
iPolitics hosts a panel on “The Best Prescription for National Pharmacare,” exploring what Canadians need to know about national pharmacare and drug pricing reform to expand access and spur Canada’s innovative health system and economy. Participants include Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger, President and CEO of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders; Dr. Jason Field, President and CEO of Life … Read more
The Rideau Club hosts a luncheon presentation featuring former Liberal MP Jean Augustine on “A Trailblazer’s Journey.” This event will take place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Details online.
The Public Policy Forum hosts an invitation-only workshop on “Solutions to Cyber Harassment Aimed at Women in Political Life” exploring issues and challenges of policymakers, women and men. Speakers include Seyi Akiwowo, founder and Executive Director of Glitch; Michele Austin, head of Government, Public Policy and Philanthropy at Twitter Canada; and Sandra Pepera, Director of Gender, Women and Democracy, National Democratic … Read more
Though Senate committees have already resumed, Senators will resume sitting at the Senate of Canada Building (formerly known as the Government Conference Centre).
