Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will speak to the media to address the scheduling of the 2025 Federal Budget during COP30 and raise concerns about Canada’s commitment to climate action in the West Blok Foyer. Following this, she will participate as a panelist as part of the Youth Parliament of Canada, organized by CIVIX, a national charity … Read more
SUM OF FIVE hosts a professional networking event for leaders in politics, government, and public policy. The gathering aims to foster strategic connections among elected officials, civil servants, policy experts, and advocates. The event takes place at NUVO Lounge, 295 Dalhousie St. Tickets available online.
The Ottawa Chapter of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association hosts a breakfast event with Treasury Board Secretariat Chief Technology Officer Luc Gagnon, who will share insights into how the federal government is leveraging cybersecurity to navigate and respond to the evolving digital landscape. The event takes place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Tickets … Read more
The 26th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance will welcome veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and youth to the Upper Chamber to kick off Veterans’ Week, which runs every year from Nov. 5-11. This event will be held in the Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building. Contact Julie.labelle-morissette2@sen.parl.gc.ca.
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), representing the U.S. and Canadian heavy equipment distribution and manufacturing sectors, will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill to share their response to the federal government’s 2025 budget announcement. The event will outline how the budget measures will impact the competitiveness of the North America infrastructure, construction, agriculture, and … Read more
Commemorate the 20th anniversary of former governor general Michaëlle Jean’s historic appointment as Canada’s first Black woman governor general with an evening hosted by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, featuring distinguished guests, live music, and a cocktail reception. The event takes place at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Tickets available online.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Defence Procurement Conference 2025, a full-day conference focusing on major defence procurement reforms, including Canada’s pledge to reach 2% of GDP in defence spending by March 2026, the launch of the new Defence Investment Agency, and the forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy. The event takes place at the Westin … Read more
First Freedoms Foundation and Augustine College will host author Bob Plamondon for the 2025 Diefenbaker Lecture, celebrating the legacy of former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. Plamondon will speak on his latest book, Freedom Fighter: John Diefenbaker’s Battle of Canadian Liberties and Independence, with copies available for purchase. The event will take place at St. Peter and … Read more
Canada’s largest federal unions and affiliates will respond to the 2025 federal budget. Speakers include Canadian Association of Professional Employees President Nathan Prier, Canadian Labour Congress Executive Vice-President Larry Rousseau, Public Service Alliance of Canada National President Sharon DeSousa and Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada President Sean O’Reilly. The event will take place in 135-B, West Block. Contact … Read more
The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) will be releasing its annual report on immigrant onward migration, The Leaky Bucket 2025, at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Contact media@forcitizenship.ca
