Tracey Maulfair, representative to Canada for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, will take part in a conversation on “UNHCR’s work in a contemporary world,” hosted by Carleton University. The event will take place in Room 2420R, Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Free registration online.
Governor General Mary Simon will receive the credentials of four new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The following heads of mission will present their credentials to the Governor General to officially begin their diplomatic missions: Ambassador-designate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, José Luis Guterres; Ambassador-designate of Iceland Auđbjörg Halldórsdóttir; Ambassador-designate of Montenegro Jovan … Read more
There will be two ministerial panels at The Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly. The first panel will include Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.); Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty (Northwest Territories); and Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty (Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, Que.) The 2nd panel, at 10:30 a.m., will comprise Minister of … Read more
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger will take part in a Lunch and Learn event, “Transparency in Advocacy: Understanding Your Obligations,” a conversation on transparency, ethics, and compliance in advocacy, hosted by the Ottawa Association Exchange. The event takes place at the AC Hotel Ottawa Downtown, 201 Rideau St. Register online.
The Pearson Centre hosts a holiday party at Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr. RSVP online.
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) will take part in a fireside chat with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as part of the Mayor’s Breakfast, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. Location to be announced. Tickets available online.
The House of Commons will rise for the winter break. There will have been 73 sitting days in 2025. Details online.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Joël Lightbound (Louis-Hébert, Que.), and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna, B.C.) will announce a strategic partnership to support domestic and continental operations in the Arctic. Details are available online. Contact Laurent.decasanove@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) will meet from Dec. 1-5 to review the status of 36 Canadian wildlife species. Details online. Contact amooers@sfu.ca.
Bloc Québécois agriculture critic Yves Perron (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.), joined by agri-food groups, will hold a press conference regarding mandatory labelling for products derived from genome editing and meat from cloning. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-402-0443.
