The Assembly of First Nations will host a winter gala, “Celebrating the Solstice,” on the final day of its Special Chiefs Assembly. The Assembly runs from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, with the gala concluding the three-day gathering. The gala will take place at the Westin Hotel Ottawa. Register online.
The National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association hosts a reception, “Pathways to Indigenous Prosperity,” bringing together Indigenous economic leaders, members of Parliament, and key sector partners for discussions on access to capital, entrepreneurship, and the evolving Indigenous economic landscape. The event will take place in W-180 Committee Room, 1 Wellington St. RSVP: nolan@sandstonegroup.ca
The Air Line Pilots Association hosts its annual Hill Day holiday reception, bringing together professional pilots from across Canada and MPs to discuss key aviation policy priorities. The event takes place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. RSVP: James@sandstonegroup.ca
Former Liberal cabinet minister and ambassador Sergio Marchi hosts the launch of his new book, Pursuing a Public Life, for parliamentarians and their staff. The event will take place at Metropolitan Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr. To RSVP, contact yasir.naqvi@parl.gc.ca
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) will hold a press conference to outline how EV mandate pressures, combined with U.S. tariffs, are impacting local dealerships, consumers, and Canadian jobs, and why a full reset on the EV mandate is required. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact isabelle@impactcanada.com.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will announce a number of innovative projects to strengthen immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Contact Lauralee.Blondeau@cic.gc.ca.
CSG Senator Colin Deacon, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), and former astronaut and president of the Canadian Space Agency Steve MacLean host a breakfast reception to explore the future of Canada’s innovation ecosystem and the critical role the CFI plays in supporting the country’s key economic sectors. The event takes place in Room 310, 180 Wellington St. … Read more
Liberal MP Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba (Mont-Saint-Bruno–L’Acadie, Que.) hosts a networking 5 à 7 event with students and young leaders from across the region. Featuring candid conversations about Ntumba’s journey from community engagement to the House of Commons, and inspiring exchanges with other Black MPs. The event takes place at 144 Wellington St. Register online.
The HIV Legal Network hosts a press conference to outline key recommendations from its forthcoming report, The State of HIV in Canada: Rights, Progress, and Unfinished Work. The network is urging the federal government to remove legal and policy barriers that hinder HIV prevention, treatment, and care ahead of World AIDS Day (December 1). Speakers from … Read more
The Canadian International Council’s National Capital Branch hosts “World on Fire: How to Defend Ourselves,” a panel discussion exploring how Canada can protect its national interests amid rising global conflict and geopolitical volatility. Speakers include Deputy Minister of National Defence Stefanie Beck, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada Hanne Ulrichsen and Royal Military College professor Christian Leuprecht. The event … Read more
