Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand (Oakville East, Ont.) will welcome Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden at a Canada-Sweden event highlighting both countries’ strong and enduring support for Ukraine’s resilience. Minister Anand will participate in a joint discussion with Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) will attend the high-level roundtable on Black health, an event organized by the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health in collaboration with the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue. This event will be held at Huguette Labelle Hall, Tabaret Hall. Contact media@uOttawa.ca.
A coalition of civil society organisations will release a report detailing how the government has continued to allow Canadian arms manufacturers to make hundreds of arms shipments via the United States that further enable Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people in Palestine. The report, Exposing the U.S. Loophole: How Canadian F-35 Parts and Explosives Reach Israel, … Read more
The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) will hold a press conference to discuss the next steps following Budget 2025, highlighting the federal government’s continued focus on investment, innovation, and competitiveness. CIAC will share how these measures can help strengthen Canada’s chemistry and plastics sector and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. This event will … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Carlos Leitão (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, Que.) will participate in a discussion about Canada’s economic resilience at the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ 2025 National Manufacturing Conference. For event details, contact sabella.orozco-madison@ised-isde.gc.ca
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) will hold a national lobby day on Nov. 18, urging Members of Parliament to oppose public service job cuts and protect vital federal services. A press conference with PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa and National Executive Vice-President Alex Silas will be held at 9:00 a.m. in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact media@psac-afpc.com
Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Dr. Benjamin Roebuck will hold a news conference to release an investigative report examining how survivors of sexual violence experience Canada’s criminal justice system. The report provides actionable recommendations to the Federal Government for systemic reform. The event will take place in Room 135-B, West Block, 111 Wellington St. Contact … Read more
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) will host a national press conference to address growing concerns over provincial proposals to expand the scope of practice for optometrists to include surgical procedures currently performed by physicians. COS leaders will outline the patient safety implications of these changes, present clinical evidence, and call for a balanced, evidence-based approach … Read more
Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert will hold a press conference ahead of the associations advocacy day on the Hill. Gilbert will share the construction industry’s perspective on the federal budget and the newly announced projects through the Major Project Office. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact avalenti@cca-acc.com.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy (Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), will deliver remarks at the Mitacs Innovation Awards ceremony. The event recognizes outstanding achievements in Canadian research, innovation, industry and academic collaboration. Contact gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca.
