Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) will convene a hybrid cabinet meeting to discuss ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline. At Noon, he’ll convene the Incident Response Group to discuss the ongoing wildfire situation across the country. Contact Audrey.Champoux@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will hold a joint media availability with Stéphane Séjourné, the visiting European Commission Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy. For details, contact isabella.orozco-madison@ised-isde.gc.ca
Elevate International hosts a leadership forum that brings girls and young women to Parliament Hill for a day of leadership, empowerment, and celebration. Students, emerging leaders, MPs, educators, and changemakers will take part in keynote speeches, youth-led panels, and leadership workshops. The event takes place at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 100, 144 Wellington St. … Read more
The Canadian Mental Health Association hosts a free, bodyweight workout open to the entire community. All fitness levels, all ages, and all backgrounds are welcome. Bring a water bottle, a fitness mat or towel. The event takes place on the lawn of Parliament Hill. Details online.
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.), responsible cabinet ministers, and public servants are expected to hold the first in a series of meetings with First Nations rights holders in Ottawa. Details to follow.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will attend a ceremony marking the change of command of the Royal Canadian Air Force, where authority will be transferred from Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny to Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet. Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan will preside over the ceremony. The event will take place at the Canada … Read more
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic will hold a press conference on his report, Time for Solutions: Top 5 Foundational Changes Needed in Federal Procurement, which presents key recommendations to address long-standing challenges in federal procurement. The hybrid event will take place in the National Press Theatre, 180 Wellington Street, Room 325 and online. Contact Josephine.Laframboise@opo-boa.gc.ca
Representatives from the Atlantic Salmon Federation will present the results of a months-long investigation into the disposal of plastic waste at sea by salmon farming companies operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event will take place in Press Conference Room 135-B, West Block. Contact ncrabbe@asf.ca
Governor General Mary Simon will take part in the Canada Day National Noon Ceremony, where she will deliver remarks and preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony. Among those being invested into the Order of Canada are actor and producer Ryan Reynolds and singer-songwriter and actor Heather Rankin. The event will take place at LeBreton Flats Park. Details … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon will participate as a guest of honour in the annual Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sunset Ceremonies performed by the Musical Ride. The event will take place at RCMP Musical Ride Headquarters, 1 Sandridge Rd. Contact media@gg.ca 343-573-7563
