Nunavut Tunngavik Vice President and Chair of the Infrastructure and Housing Advisory Committee, Paul Irngaut, will host a press conference to discuss four Inuit-led projects and to call on the federal government to include them in Canada’s national infrastructure priorities under the Building Canada Plan. The event will take place in Room 135-B, West Block, 111 Wellington … Read more
Alex Benay, Associate Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada, will provide a fifth update on the progress made in preparing for the upcoming transition to Dayforce human resources (HR) and pay solution. This event will be held in Room 200, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St. Contactmedia@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) and natural resources critic Mario Simard (Jonquière, Que.), joined by representatives of the forestry industry, will hold a press conference to call on the government to support the softwood lumber industry. This event will be held in the West Block foyer. Call 613-402-0443.
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will make an announcement ahead of Budget 2025 on funding for women and gender equality. He will be joined by Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga-Streetsville, Ont.) and Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty … Read more
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will deliver remarks and participate in an armchair discussion with Mike Mueller, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. The event will take place at the 2025 Canadian Aerospace Summit. For event details and location, contact: jbraniff@aiac.ca
The Canola Council of Canada and the Canadian Canola Growers Association will host a post-budget reception for MPs, Senators, and staff at the National Arts Centre, O’Born Room, 1 Elgin St. Call 613-421-0710
Former Amnesty International Canada secretary-general Alex Neve will deliver the final instalment of this year’s CBC Massey Lectures, titled “Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World.” The event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Tickets are available online.
Carleton University hosts leading extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss as she discusses her new book, Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism, tracing the roots of novel extremism and violence to a yet-to-be acknowledged epidemic of on and offline misogyny. The event takes place at Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St. Free tickets online.
Carleton University hosts “From Campus to Candidate: A Practical Introduction to Political Life,” introducing students to the real-world pathways from university life into electoral politics. Public affairs strategist Patrick Mayangi will share his own journey from student to municipal and provincial candidate. The event takes place in Room A602, Loeb Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel … Read more
As part of its Arctic Dialogue, the Pearson Centre hosts “Advancing Arctic Sovereignty and Security for Canada and Nunavut,” featuring Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice President Paul Irngaut. The event will highlight nationally significant infrastructure projects shaping Nunavut’s future, along with a panel discussion on the theme of Inuit-led Arctic Security of Sovereignty, including Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan … Read more
