Carleton University hosts a lecture on “North America Under New Management: From NAFTA to USMCA, Trump and Beyond” with Christopher Sands, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C. This event will take place at A602 Loeb Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Details online.
Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund hosts a Persons Day Breakfast 2018, featuring Independent Senator Kim Pate, who will speak about access to health for women in prisons with a special focus on Indigenous women. Other speakers include Prof. Jamie Liew and Prof. Martha Jackman, who will focus on access to health for refugee women in detention and access … Read more
The Organization of Women in International Trade-Ottawa hosts an evening with Conservative Senator Raynell Andreychuk, who will speak about her role as chair and the work of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. This event will take place at the Parliamentary Room, Dentons, 99 Bank Street, Suite 1420. Details online.
The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco will release an updated study on the incidence of contraband tobacco in Ontario. The study will also include new information on where illegal cigarettes are being purchased and the format that they are taking. Participants include Gary Grant, National Spokesperson for the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco. This event will … Read more
Independent Senator Yuen Pau Woo, former president and CEO of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada, will speak on “New Challenges in the Canada-China Relationship” hosted by the Canada-China Friendship Society. This event will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Details online.
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) will take part in a special town hall discussion on issues around the legalization of marijuana hosted by CBC’s Anna Maria Tremonti. Other participants include Manisha Krishnan, Senior Writer, VICE Media; Eugene Oscapella, lawyer and professor of criminology and drug policy, University of Ottawa; Hilary … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Government House Leader Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.), Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and NDP MP Nathan Cullen (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C.) will all speak at the Year 4 Conference, focusing on the fourth year of the current Parliament, hosted by the Pearson Centre. This event will take place at … Read more
The Conference of Defence Associations hosts a morning of roundtables. First up is “Building Security and Defence in the Canadian Economy” featuring Dr. Craig Stone, Canadian Forces College; Sylvain Lefrançois, Directeur Défense and Sécurité, Aéro Montréal (to be confirmed); and Prof. Kim Nossal, Director, Centre for International and Defence Policy, Queen’s University. Then at 10:40 … Read more
The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion on “From NAFTA to USMCA.” CPAC’s Alison Smith will moderate the discussion featuring Gordon Ritchie, former ambassador for trade negotiations and deputy chief negotiator of the Canada-U.S. free-trade agreement; Sara Wilshaw, Director General – North America Network at Global Affairs Canada and Senior Trade Commissioner; and … Read more
The Canadian Health Food Association invites MPs, senators, and staff to its annual Natural Health Products Awareness Day reception. The event will take place in the Commonwealth Room (238-S) Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call to RSVP: 613-233-8906.
