Event Location: Ottawa

Survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence will announce a groundbreaking Charter lawsuit against the Government of Canada. The lawsuit addresses the devastating impacts of court delays following the 2016 Supreme Court’s R v. Jordan decision. Due to the government’s systemic neglect and underfunding of the court system, hundreds of charges related to sexual assault and … Read more

Communist Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth Rowley and Parti Communiste du Quebec Leader Adrien Welsh will hold a press conference in Room 135-B, West Block.

The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and Carleton University co-host “Taiwan and Canada: Domestic Politics and International Relations.” A panel of scholars from Taiwan, the U.S. and Canada will discuss Taiwanese domestic politics and international relations, including Taiwan-U.S. and Canada-Taiwan ties. The event will take place at Carleton University, Room 2017, Dunton Tower, 1125 Colonel … Read more

The theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day luncheon is “Disinformation and Democracy: Standing on Guard.” Canadian broadcaster Kevin Newman will be the keynote speaker, and the Press Freedom Award, along with four other awards, will be presented. Location and time to be announced. Tickets are available online.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the Canada-U.S. cabinet committee in response to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariff announcement on Wednesday.

Canada 2020 hosts “The Indigenous-led Economy: 2025 Economic Reconciliation Summit.” Industry innovators, community leaders, and Indigenous innovators will explore best practices in trade, security, and economic development, and how to lead the way in thoughtful policy-making toward economic reconciliation. The event takes place at the Westin Hotel Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Dr. Register online.

European Union Ambassador to Canada Geneviève Tuts will take part in a panel discussion, “EU and Canadian Approaches to International High Tech Governance Issues,” hosted by the Canadian International Council and KPMG. The event will be held at KPMG, 150 Elgin St., Suite 1800. Register online.

Business Council of Canada President and CEO Goldy Hyder is the special guest at the Mayor’s Breakfast, hosted by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. The event takes place at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Register online.

The Canada Strong and Free Network hosts its annual conference under the theme “From Ideas to Action.” Participants include Alberta Premier Danielle Smith; B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad; former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier, former cabinet minister Tony Clement, and former U.S. trade rep Robert Lighthizer. The event takes place at the Westin Hotel Ottawa, … Read more

The Canadian Medical Association hosts a pre-conference session on “Mobilizing Change in Health Care,” with Physician Leadership Institute faculty member Dr. Shazma Mithani. The event takes place at the Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Dr. Details online.