Panel: Telecommunications in Canada

As part of its CIPPIC Summer Speaker Series 2025, the University of Ottawa’s Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic hosts a discussion on “Telecommunications in Canada,” featuring CRTC chair and CEO Vicky Eatrides and CRTC General Counsel and Deputy Executive Director Rachelle Frenette. The event takes place at uOttawa, Fauteux Hall, 57 Louis-Pasteur Priv., and online. … Read more

Panel: Reforming Access to Information

As part of its 2025 CIPPIC Summer Speaker Series, the University of Ottawa’s Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic hosts a panel discussion on “Reforming Access to Information,” featuring Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard, Canadian Press reporter Jim Bronskill, freelance journalist Dean Beeby, and access to information activist Ken Rubin. The event takes place at uOttawa, 302 Fauteux Hall, … Read more

Beaumont Hamel and the Somme Anniversary Ceremony

A ceremony will take place commemorating the 109th anniversary of the battles of Beaumont Hamel and the Somme at the National War Memorial, Elgin St. at Wellington St. Contact herb@herbdavis.net 613-406-1414

Senator Gold’s Retirement

Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. Contact marc.gold@sen.parl.gc

GG to preside over presentation of Canadian honours

Governor General Mary Simon will preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. 10 Officers and 21 Members will be invested into the Order of Canada, and 2 Meritorious Service Crosses and 27 Meritorious Service Medals will be presented as part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division). Contact media@gg.ca 343-573-7563

GG to host youth at Rideau Hall to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day

Governor General Mary Simon will engage in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall. The heart garden remembers the First Nations, Inuit and Métis children who died in the Canadian residential school system, and those who survived. The … Read more

Coalition of Canadian Leaders hold press conference to declare Gaza a genocide

A nationwide coalition of Canadian leaders will hold a press conference to declare Gaza a genocide and urge the government to “Name It. Stop It. Sanction It.” Speakers include NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, Que.), Dr. Tarek Loubani, an emergency physician on medical mission in Gaza [joining live from Gaza], Professor of International Human Rights Law … Read more

GRIC Spring Social

The Government Relations Institute of Canada’s Board of Directors hosts a toast to the end of the Parliamentary session. The event will take place at Beyond the Pale Taproom, 21 George St., Ottawa. Register online.