Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Louise Arbour will take part in a ceremony hosted by Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones to mark the 25th anniversary of the unveiling of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, 2026. The event takes place in Confederation Park, 100 Elgin St. Contact media@gg.ca
NDP Leader Avi Lewis and NDP Indigenous Affairs Critic Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.), joined by several members of Grassy Narrows First Nation, including Chief Sherry Ackabee and Chrissy Isaacs, will hold a press conference to call on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to apologize to members of Grassy Narrows and to deliver meaningful measures to stop … Read more
Human rights activists will join parliamentarians and two survivors of Israeli detention and torture for a media conference to address the abduction and torture of Canadian citizens by Israeli forces. This event will be held in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact fareed-khan@rogers.com.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) to hold a press conference regarding the end of parliamentary session and to address major concerns with key legislation and government strategy. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact media@greenparty.ca.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami hosts “Nilliajut – Asserting Inuit Rights in Arctic Security.” The conference, centred on Inuit perspectives and priorities from across Inuit Nunangat, will feature rapidly evolving discussions on Canada’s Arctic defence initiatives and investments. The event takes place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Contact media@itk.ca
Governor General Louise Arbour will present the 2025 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The Michener Awards honour outstanding and unbiased journalism that results in positive change for the public good. Details are available online. Contact media@gg.ca
Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske will be among the speakers at Electricity Canada’s annual Labour Relations Symposium, bringing together senior leaders from Canada’s electricity sector for a full-day forum on workforce trends, labour relations, and the future of work. The event takes place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Register online.
Public Services and Procurement Canada Deputy Minister Arianne Reza will discuss the evolving defence procurement environment and the Defence Industrial Strategy at an executive breakfast event hosted by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA). The event takes place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Details are available online.
For the second consecutive year, the Neurodiversity Pride Flag will be raised on Parliament Hill during a community picnic on the lawn in front of the Centennial Flame. Neurodivergent individuals, families, community leaders, and political representatives will speak to highlight the urgent need to build a truly inclusive society. Contact Cjose.research@outlook.com
Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will highlight federal support for provinces and territories as they work to enhance and expand school food programs across Canada. She will be accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for International Development … Read more
