The Canadian International Council’s National Capital Branch hosts a panel, “Finding Our Footing: ASEAN-Canada Relations in a Disrupted World,” featuring Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Canada Dr. Shazelina Z. Abidin, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Canada Muhsin Syihab, and the Philippines’ Ambassador to Canada Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga. The event takes place at 150 Elgin St., Ottawa. Register online.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will announce funding for Ottawa’s electricity grid. Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.), and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will also attend. For … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will hold a press conference to discuss the status of several federal bills currently before Parliament, provide reaction to recent budget measures, and offer closing-of-session remarks. She will also address emerging implications for Canada arising from President Trump’s newly released National Security Strategy (NSS). This event will be … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will host a meeting with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers to discuss Canada’s trade relations, and how to strengthen our economy amid the current global uncertainty. Contact john.fragos@fin.gc.ca.
The Government Relations Institute of Canada’s Board of Directors hosts its 2025 holiday party, taking place at Starling Restaurant and Bar, 2nd floor, 54 York St. Tickets are available online.
Governor General Mary Simon will preside over a Canadian honours ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement and service. The event will see 1 Companion, 2 Officers and 28 Members invested into the Order of Canada, along with the presentation of 8 Meritorious Service Crosses and 24 Meritorious Service Medals. The event will take place in the Rideau Hall Ballroom. Contact media@gg.ca
Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk (PSSAR), Justice for All Canada, Independent Jewish Voices, and Faculty for Palestine alongside Liberal MP Iqra Khalid (Mississauga-Erin Mills, Ont.), will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill in response to recent statements by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.), who asserted during … Read more
NDP MPs Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) and Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) will speak alongside women’s organizations and immigrant and refugee rights advocates concerning the human rights violations – particularly for women newcomers and refugees – contained in Bill C-12, Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, likely to be voted on in the House of Commons … Read more
Members of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women will hold a press conference following the tabling of its report on gender-based violence and femicides against women, girls and gender-diverse people in the West Block foyer. Contact FEWO@parl.gc.ca.
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.), joined by Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.), Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota (Brampton North—Caledon, Ont.), Secretary of State for Nature … Read more
