A coalition of child-advocacy, medical, and technology organizations will launch the Countdown for Kids campaign on Nov. 20, National Child Day, urging the federal government to re-table and rename the Online Harms Act as the Online Safety Act before year-end. The campaign will unveil a countdown clock in Ottawa and call for urgent action to … Read more
Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy (Carleton, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.), will announce infrastructure improvement investments along the Rideau Canal National Historic Site. For event location, contact haley.lang@pc.gc.ca
The House Standing Committee on the Status of Women will present a report on its study of coercive behaviour. The press conference will take place in the West Block hearth. Contact FEWO@parl.gc.ca 613-995-6119
National Defence will conduct drone-detection trials in downtown Ottawa, November 24–28, as part of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security program, testing counter-uncrewed aircraft system technologies in an urban environment. Defence scientists, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, police, and partners will assess how detection tools perform when monitoring small drones from street level to rooftops … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families for Persons with Disabilities Leslie Church (Toronto-St.Paul’s, Ont.) host a reception, “Building Canada’s Future: Students on the Hill,” at Queen St. Fare, 170 … Read more
Carleton University hosts a panel, “The Ghost in the Machine: The Political Future of Artificial Intelligence,” exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming Canada’s political and public landscape. How do Canadians feel about AI in government, media, and politics? Can it serve the public good, or does it threaten democracy itself? The event takes place at Richcraft … Read more
The Palliative Care Coalition of Canada hosts a breakfast on the Hill. Meet with palliative care providers and leaders, engage with experts in the field, and learn why the federal government should renew its commitment to palliative care in Canada. The event takes place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Free registration online.
The Canadian Council for the Americas will launch its new report, Beyond the Build: A New Canadian Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean. Executive committee members Dr. Janice Stein, Jonathan Hausman, Amanda Lang, Ken Frankel, and Marta Blackwell; and principal authors Eric Miller, John Price, and Doug Saunders will provide comments. A Q&A session will follow. … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will deliver remarks and participate in an armchair discussion with Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden Ebba Busch. For event details, contact isabella.orozco-madison@ised-isde.gc.ca
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will welcome Swedish Minister of Defence Pål Jonson to Canada for a bilateral visit. The visit will take place within the broader context of the Swedish State visit to Canada, taking place Nov.18-20. McGuinty will welcome the minister at 125 Sussex Drive, 9th floor. Contact maya.ouferhat@forces.gc.ca
