The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) will lead a March to End Violence Against Women ahead of its Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference, bringing together health-care professionals, advocates, community members and conference delegates to raise awareness of gender-based violence in Canada. The march will depart from the Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By … Read more
CSG Senator Paul (PJ) Prosper, NDP Indigenous Affairs Critic Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.), and Vice President of Justice for Girls Zoe Craig-Sparrow will hold a press conference calling on the federal government to pass Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), as amended by Senate before the House rises for … Read more
The C.D. Howe Institute hosts a conference examining Canada’s AI competitiveness, regulation, commercialization and adoption. Speakers include Associate Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Mark Schaan; Cohere co-founder Ivan Zhang; Jeanette Patell of Google Canada; and more. The event takes place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St., 15th Floor. Register online.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will welcome Philippine Secretary of National Defence Gilberto C. Teodoro in Ottawa. The two ministers will participate in an honour guard ceremony at 4:00 p.m. and a joint press conference at 5:15 p.m. The event will take place at National Defence Headquarters, Major-General George R. Pearkes Building, 101 … Read more
ISG Senator Amina Gerba (Que.) will hold a media scrum following the Senate’s adoption of Bill S-215, the National Immigration Month Act, which would designate November as National Immigration Month in Canada. The event will take place in the Senate foyer, Senate of Canada Building, 2 Rideau St. Contact: Amina.Gerba@sen.parl.gc.ca
Caldwell First Nation Chief Nikki van Oirschot and community members will discuss the impacts of enfranchisement under the Indian Act and Caldwell First Nation’s perspective on Bill S-2. A peaceful walk to the Prime Minister’s Office will follow the press conference. The press conference will take place in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact: pocc@caldwellfirstnation.ca
The Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Ottawa and Gowling WLG co-host a forum to celebrate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2026. Representing 32 women Ambassadors in Ottawa, WHDMO serves as a collective voice advancing collaboration and elevating the role of women in diplomacy. The event takes place at Gowling WLG Ottawa, Suite 2600, … Read more
The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts the 2026 Canadian Intelligence Conference on the topic, “Walk the Talk: Delivering Pan-Domain Intelligence Enterprise Effectiveness in an Era of Strategic Deterrence.” Participants include the deputy national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister, security, and intelligence experts and practitioners. The event takes place at the Ottawa Conference … Read more
Governor General Louise Arbour will preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony during the Canada Day national noon ceremony at LeBreton Flats, marking Arbour’s first Canada Day as Governor General. The ceremony will also include musical performances with special guests Jeremy Hansen, Rick Hansen, Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and a Snowbirds flyover. The … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) will mark Pride Season by participating in a flag-raising ceremony and highlighting federal funding to address safety and security needs at upcoming Pride festivals. For event location and details, contact: Erin.Quevillon@fegc-wage.gc.ca
