The Canadian Study of Parliament Group will host a seminar on inclusion in legislative spaces, examining the experiences of legislators, public engagement, and staff participation as institutions navigate equity, diversity, and inclusion. The event will take place in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St. Register online.
Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety Rachel Bendayan (Outremont, Que.) will announced new measures to address gun violence in Canada in Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact malia.chenaoui@pch.gc.ca.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce funding for the Ottawa Police Service to enhance their presence within the Parliamentary District. This event will be held at the Ottawa Police Station, 474 Elgin St. Contact Alice.Hansen@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Governor General Mary Simon will participate in a fireside conversation at Elevate International’s annual event in celebration of International Women’s Day. Under the theme “Elevate Women – March Forward,” the discussion will highlight the transformative power of women’s leadership and the critical role of legacy. The event will take place in the Sir John A. MacDonald Building,144 … Read more
Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour, B.C.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil-La Petite-Nation, Que.) will discuss the release of the first State of Service report, and announce improvements to passport services. The event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 180 Wellington Street, Room 325. Contact teodor.gaspar@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Independent Jewish Voices Canada will host a press conference with two Israeli war resisters, Tal Mitnick and Einat Gerlitz, as part of their nationwide “Refuseniks” tour. The event will take place in Room 135B, West Block. Contact tamara@ijvcanada.org
CSG Senator Rebecca Patterson will deliver the keynote address at “Shaping Defence: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Future of Military Operations,” hosted by Carleton University at 2220 Richcraft Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Free registration online.
Carleton University hosts the launch of The Left in Power: Bob Rae’s NDP and the Working Class featuring author Steven High and special guests. The event will take at Perfect Books, 258 Elgin St. Free registration online.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and to the Minister of Health Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) will make a Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund announcement for the Metis National Council and Helmets to Hardhats on behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Darren Fisher (Dartmouth-Cole … Read more
Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety (Outremont, Que.) Rachel Bendayan, and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) will host the National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism. For event location and details, contact Alice.Hansen@ps-sp.gc.ca
