The Future Borders Coalition hosts a press conference to highlight gaps in Canada’s border systems that enable transnational crime, including fentanyl and firearms smuggling. Experts will call for stronger measures in Bill C-2 to disrupt criminal networks and safeguard cross-border trade ahead of CUSMA renegotiations. Speakers include Peter Copeland of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, the Bureau … Read more
Strive Networking hosts “Politics and Business Networking in Ottawa,” bringing together professionals from politics, business, and diverse industries. The event provides a unique opportunity to connect with consultants, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and leaders across sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and the arts. The event takes place at Craft Beer Market, 975 Bank St. Tickets available online.
Today marks the retirement of Conservative Senator David Adams Richards (New Brunswick) from the Senate as he reaches his 75th birthday, the chamber’s mandatory retirement age. Contact David.Richards@sen.parl.gc.ca
Elevate International host an International Day of the Girl celebration featuring students, emerging leaders, Members of Parliament, educators, and changemakers. The event will take place in Room 100, Sir John A MacDonald Building, 144 Wellington St., Ottawa. Details available online.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Jenna Sudds (Kanata, Ont.) will take part in “Courageous Conversations with Politicians,” a discussion on mental health. Other participants include former Ontario MPP Lisa MacLeod and former Ottawa city councillors Mathieu Fleury and … Read more
Government of Canada representatives from the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force will provide a technical briefing to media on the publication of the General Election 45 Retrospective Report – Critical Election Incident Public Protocol. This event will be held at the National Press Theatre, Room 200, 144 Wellington St. Contact media@pco-bcp.gc.ca.
NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) will join Lesley Fox, executive director of The Fur-Bearers, to call on the government to put an end to fur farming in Canada. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact media@ndp.ca.
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mona Fortier (Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ont.) will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Contact media@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Nonprofit leaders from across Canada will come together for a full day of advocacy and dialogue with parliamentarians. Nonprofits on the Hill Day showcases the essential contributions of charities and nonprofits to communities nationwide while giving sector representatives a direct forum to engage decision-makers on top priorities.
WordPress professionals, developers, creators, and business leaders from across Canada and abroad will gather for WordCamp Canada 2025, taking place October 15–17. The event begins with a Contributor Day on October 15, followed by two days of sessions and panels on AI, open web technologies, accessibility, sustainability, and business strategies. Keynote speakers include Evan Prodromou, … Read more
