Vaccines, Trust, and Misinformation

The Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics hosts an evening discussion on vaccines, public trust, and misinformation, featuring Globe and Mail Health Reporter André Picard, physician and Bruyère Health Research Institute CEO Kumanan Wilson, and professors Raywat Deonandan and Prativa Baral. The event is open to the public and includes discussion over food and drinks. It will take place at the … Read more

Lecture: “Germany, Canada, and the Age of Trump”

Carleton University, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Embassy of Germany co-host the lecture, “Transatlantic Relations at a Crossroads: Germany, Canada, and the Age of Trump”, with German politician and member of the Bundestag Metin Hakverdi. The event will take place in Senate Room 6008, Pigiarvik, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Register online.

AI in Defence Conference

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Department of National Defence will host a two-day, invite-only conference examining the use, integration, and application of artificial intelligence as a critical enabler of Canada’s defence capability and sovereignty. The symposium brings together government and industry perspectives to discuss AI’s role in national defence. The event will take … Read more

Crown Corporate Governance

The Canadian Institute presents its 20th conference bringing together top public sector executives, federal and provincial Crown leaders, distinguished lawyers, and consultants to share actionable solutions tailored to the unique demands of Crown corporations. This event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown. Details online.

The West’s Zeitenwende: What support for Ukraine in 2026?

Join a half-day workshop with Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada to talk about Canadian and European Foreign Policy on Ukraine, procurement, security chains and assistance. Dr. Bernd Althusmann, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada, and Dr. David Perry, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, will deliver opening remarks. Details online.

Book Launch: Democracy’s Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public

MASS LBP hosts a book launch and conversation with Peter MacLeod, co-author of Democracy’s Second Act, in discussion with journalist Joanne Chianello on rising political frustration and how renewing public participation can strengthen democracy. The event features a moderated conversation, audience Q&A, followed by a reception and book signing at Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex … Read more

AFCEA luncheon: AI and government

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association of Ottawa hosts a hybrid luncheon featuring Scott Taylor, Director General, Shared Services Canada, Digital Enablement and Science and Innovation, who will speak on AI in Government. The event will take place at the National Capital Region Officers’ Mess, 149 Somerset St. W. Tickets available online.

Harper government 20th anniversary gala

Former prime minister Stephen Harper will celebrate the cabinet, caucus, staff and officials who served Canada’s Conservative government from 2006-2015 with a 20th anniversary gala dinner. The event will take place at the Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Details are available online. Contact contact@harperassociates.ca

PS Naqvi to speak at Energy Modelling Hub Annual Forum 2025

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (International Development) Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) will announce support for research in energy technologies at the Energy Modelling Hub Annual Forum 2025. Contact Charlotte.Power@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.