On behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Liberal MP Greg Fergus (Hull–Aylmer) will unveil the new vision and programming for Winterlude. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St. Call 819-997-7788.
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) will hold a press conference. This event will take place in the House of Commons Foyer, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-286-1050.
Parliamentarians will return to the House of Commons, now located in the West Block for the next decade while renovations take place on Centre Block. The sitting calendar is available online.
Hundreds of students from all faculties and departments from Queen’s University will be in Ottawa for three days to take on the role of being a member of parliament and debate bills. There will be a wine and cheese where all the delegates can network with past Queen’s alumni, Canadian politicians, scholars, and governmental figures. … Read more
The Conference of Defence Associations hosts a two-day conference on security and defence. This year’s theme is “Building Future Frameworks,” featuring debates and panel discussion with key decision makers from the Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence, Public Safety, business, defence and security industry and academia. This event will take place at the Fairmont … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette will present the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates. Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) will deliver remarks. This event will take place at the Senate of Canada, Parliament Hill. Call 613-990-9324.
Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough–Guildwood, Ont.) will table a proposed Modern Slavery Bill in the House of Commons. A press conference will follow regarding the technicalities of the Bill. This event will be held in the Charles-Lynch Press Conference Room, Centre Block. Call 613-992-1447.
Canada Post will hold its annual public meeting. Jessica McDonald, Chair of Canada Post’s Board of Directors and Interim President and CEO, and Wayne Cheeseman, Chief Financial Officer, will present at this meeting. This event will be held at the Conference Centre, Canada Post Place, 2701 Riverside Dr. Call 613-734-8888.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will moderate a panel discussion commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The panel will focus on freedom of expression and the protection of journalists. This event will be held at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Call 343-203-7700.
Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) and Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) will mark the official handover of The Government Conference Centre to the Senate of Canada. This event will be held at 2 Rideau St. Call 613-614-1180.
