Toby Mendel, founder and executive director of the Centre for Law and Democracy, and Matt Malone, founder of Open by Default and assistant professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, will make an announcement on Canada’s Access to Information Act in Room 135-B, West Block. Contact toby@law-democracy.org.
The University of Ottawa’s Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic hosts its 2025 summer speaker series. Mark Schaan, deputy secretary to cabinet for Artificial Intelligence at the Privy Council Office, will speak on “AI and the Federal Government.” The event will take place at Fauteux Hall, 57 Louis-Pasteur Priv., University of Ottawa. Register online.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will host a World Environment Day event with David Suzuki, which will include a reception followed by a keynote speech by Dr. Suzuki. The event will take place at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 100, Wellington St. Call 613-240-8921
Governor General Mary Simon will present the 2024 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The awards include the Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism; the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism; the 2025 Michener-L. Richard O’Hagan Fellowship for Journalism Education; the Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Journalism; and the inaugural Norman Webster … Read more
Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske, Canadian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Candace Laing, and Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO Carole Saab will hold a joint press conference in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel. The event will take place in Press Conference Room 135-B, West Block. Contact media@clcctc.ca 613-526-7426
Environmental Leadership Canada, the PATH: Equitable Adaptation Pathways for Climate Mobilities and Climate projects at Carleton University invite young people aged 18–30 to participate in the Future Leaders in Politics Workshop designed to empower and engage the next generation of political leaders in climate action and policymaking. The event takes place Carleton University, Nichol Building … Read more
Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner will hold a news conference to update Canadians on the work of the Supreme Court of Canada and answer questions from journalists. The event will take place at 180 Wellington Street, Room 325, and on Zoom. Contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for access.
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada’s National Capital Region hosts the 2025 New Professionals Forum exploring key themes in public administration such as supporting the career management of new professionals; the use of AI, values and ethics; and implementing government policies in a rapidly changing environment. Speakers include Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford, deputy … Read more
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the British High Commission host an invitation only panel discussion on the 2025 NATO Summit, “Finding Consensus at a High-Stake Summit.” Details are available online.
The Deanship of the Diplomatic Corps in Ottawa, the University of Ottawa and the International Public Diplomacy Council host the 7th Ambassador of the Year Awards. Twelve winning ambassadors will receive their public diplomacy prizes at uOttawa’s Professional Development Institute, 55 Laurier Ave. E., 12th floor. Call 613-236-7391
