Full Schedule

The École nationale d’administration publique holds a summer course focused on professions of power, policy advice, strategic communication and media relations. Stéphane Paquin (full professor, ENAP) moderates a panel discussion featuring panelists Gopinath Jeyabalaratnam (chief of staff to the founder and exec. chairman, Medicom Group), Isabelle Verreault (director general, Ottawa & Quebec, Burson), and Daniel Charron (VP, engagement, sustainability & public affairs, Fondaction) on government relations. (June 19, 2026)

Government, military and industry representatives gather in the nation's capital for the 94th Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. The theme for this year’s event is “The road to five per cent”. The event is organized by the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute in cooperation with the Department of National Defence. Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser Blanchet (Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force), Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee (Commander, Royal Canadian Navy) and Lt.-Gen. Michael C. Wright (Commander, Canadian Army) discuss real threats to Canada, urgent capability gaps facing forces and modernization needs within Canadian Armed Forces.

At the Canadian Space Agency headquarters, industry leaders, government representatives, academics, and innovators gather at Space Canada’s annual Horizons event to explore Canada's role in the evolving global space economy. Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell delivers the keynote address and highlights opportunities and challenges shaping Canada's evolving space sector.

At the Canadian Space Agency headquarters, industry leaders, government representatives, academics, and innovators gather at Space Canada’s annual Horizons event to explore Canada's role in the evolving global space economy. Shazmin Kanji (Chief EconomistCanadian Space Agency) presents the State of the Canadian Space Sector Report 2025 and highlights the space sector's growing contribution to Canada's economy and GDP. Brigadier-General Brendan Cook (Director General Space,Combat and Support, Royal Canadian Air Force, CAF) emphasizes Canada's need for sovereign and independent space capabilities and the need to preserve Canada's freedom of action in space. Col. Shannon DaSilva (Commander, Space Delta 10, U.S. Space Force) discusses the significance and objectives of wargaming in preparing for conflict and competition.

The 2026 Global Progress Action Summit in Toronto brings together progressive political leaders, policy experts, and changemakers to discuss global power structures that can serve people and communities. In the fiirst panel discussion Daniel Sachs (Daniel Sachs Foundation) leads a discussion with Mélanie Joly (Minister of Industry) and Pete Buttigieg (Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation) about how the United States and Canada can rebuild trust through economic security. (May 9, 2026)

The Eurasia Group and RBC host the 2026 US-Canada Summit in Toronto. The day long event brings together top leaders from business and politics to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges facing the US-Canada relationship. In the morning session the United States Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra sits down with Beth Burke (Canadian American Business Council) to provide an American view of the the US-Canada relationship. (June 11, 2026)

Politicians, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers gather in Ottawa at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference. The annual conference is regarded as the largest conservative networking event in Canada. This year’s theme is “A Winning Vision”. The panelists Michelle Rempel-Garner (MP, Calgary Nose Hill), Anthony Koch (Managing Principal of AK Strategies) and Stephen Staley (Director of Fault Lines, a project of The Hub and Senior Advisor at the Oyster Group) critique the Trudeau government's immigration policy, discuss principles of sound policy, and call for a reset.

At the Canadian Space Agency headquarters, industry leaders, government representatives, academics, and innovators gather at Space Canada’s annual Horizons event to explore Canada's role in the evolving global space economy. Karim Bardeesy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry), Julien Letartre (Partner, Business Development Bank of Canada), Alex MacDonald (former NASA Chief Economist), and Aaron Shull (Research Director, Digitalization, Security and Democracy, CIGI) highlight the federal government's commitment to Canada's space sector, the importance of investing in dual-use space technologies, and the need to strengthen strategic partnerships to support continued growth and innovation.

On April 30, 2026 Senator Marilou McPhedran hosted the Virus of Inequality Symposium in Ottawa. The gathering of women leaders, advocates, and scholars focused on addressing systemic inequities and the historical legacy of feminist mobilization in Canada. In the eighth conversation Senator Bernadette Clement (Independent Senators Group) discussed inclusion and diversity issues with Katie Verhoeven (Senate of Canada). (April 30, 2026)

The Montreal Institute for International Studies is hosting the sixth edition of the Rendez-Vous Gérin-Lajoie. The opening session focuses on Quebec’s economic security amidst geopolitical uncertainty. Isabelle Dessureault (president and CEO, Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal), Mehran Ebrahimi (director, International Aeronautics and Civil Aviation Observatory), Stéphane Paquin (professor, École nationale d’administration publique) and Destiny Tchéhouali (professor, Department of Social and Public Communication, UQAM) take part in a discussion moderated by Martine St-Victor (communications strategist and general manager, Edelman Montreal). (April 14, 2026)

At the Canadian Space Agency headquarters, industry leaders, government representatives, academics, and innovators gather at Space Canada’s annual Horizons event to explore Canada's role in the evolving global space economy. Ewan Reid (Founder and CEO, Mission Control), Andrew Lockhart (Director, Government and Public Affairs, Telesat), David Musson (CEO and Co-Founder, Lunar Medical Inc.), Jason Tremblay (Vice President, Business Development, Terrestar Solutions), Kevin Whale (Senior Director, Defence Strategy, MDA Space), and Andi Sharma (Director of Operations, Space Canada) share industry perspectives on creating the conditions for Canada's space sector to thrive by reducing structural barriers, encouraging greater risk tolerance, and enabling private sector growth.

Canada 2020 hosts their annual policy Economic Reconciliation Summit “The Indigenous-Led Economy", a one-day summit examining trade practices, economic security and what indigenous economic sovereignty looks like. In the mornnig session Dr. Alika Lafontaine (Canadian Medical Association) discusses the link between healthcare and the economy. (April 14, 2026)

The 2026 Global Progress Action Summit in Toronto brings together progressive political leaders, policy experts, and changemakers to discuss global power structures that can serve people and communities. In the third panel discussion Jon Finer (The Center for American Progress) leads a discussion with David Koryani (Action for Democracy), Elly Schlein (MP and Party Leader, Democrats, Italy) and Wolfgang Schmidt (Former Head of Chancellor, Germany) about the elements of a strong democracy. (May 9, 2026)

The Eurasia Group and RBC host the 2026 US-Canada Summit in Toronto. The day long event brings together top leaders from business and politics to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges facing the US-Canada relationship. In the morning session AI Minister Evan Solomon sits down with Foteini Agrafioti (RBC) to discuss AI for All: Canada’s new national artificial intelligence strategy. (June 11, 2026)

In "Public Affairs Issues", Amandine Hamon (PhD student in communications, University of Montreal) discusses the public debt with Marcelin Joanis (director, department of economics, University of Montreal) and Yves Giroux (dhair of the board of directors of CIRANO and former Parliamentary Budget Officer). This event is organized by la Maison des Affaires Publiques Internationales. (March 11, 2026)

Did the application judge err in finding that the Privacy Commissioner of Canada did not prove that Facebook failed to obtain meaningful consent to disclose personal information to third-party apps? Did the application judge err in finding that the Privacy Commissioner did not prove that Facebook failed to maintain adequate security safeguards to protect personal information in its possession or custody? (March 19, 2026)

What does the deferential standard of review mean in terms of weighing sentencing factors and making factual findings? How should courts approach sentencing when ss. 718.04, 718.201, and 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code apply?

What does the deferential standard of review mean in terms of weighing sentencing factors and making factual findings? How should courts approach sentencing when ss. 718.04, 718.201, and 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code apply?

Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access Witnesses Canadian Security Intelligence Service Ramzi Nashef, Director General, Policy, Planning and Accountability Juanita M., Senior Policy Advisor, Policy, Planning and Accountability Department of Justice Kimberly Gibner, Deputy Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Sector Normand Wong, Acting General Counsel, Policy Sector Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Richard Bilodeau, Assistant Deputy Minister, National and Cyber Security Branch Shannon Hiegel, Director general, National Security Policy Directorate Fenton Ho, Director, Intelligence Policy Royal Canadian Mounted Police C/Supt Richard Burchill, Director General, Technical Investigation Services Sgt Aaron Gilkes, Acting Officer-in-Charge, RCMP Lawful Access Source: ourcommons.ca

Attracting and Empowering Global Talent to Strengthen Canada’s Economy Department of Citizenship and Immigration Alexis Graham, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Programs Carol McQueen, Director General, Settlement and Integration Policy HVACR Workers of Ontario UA Local 787 Andrew Tarr, Business Manager and Financial Secretary L'Hirondelle, Welcoming and Integration Services for Immigrants Manel Rekik, General Director (by videoconference) U15 Canada James Hammond, Director, Public Affairs Source: ourcommons.ca

Statutory Review of the Lobbying Act Witnesses Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Dylan Hanley, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Committee Business Resuming debate on the motion moved by Michael Barrett on Thursday, April 23, 2026 Source: ourcommons.ca

Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access Clause-by-Clause Consideration Witnesses Canadian Security Intelligence Service Ramzi Nashef, Director General, Policy, Planning and Accountability Juanita M., Senior Policy Advisor, Policy, Planning and Accountability Department of Justice Kimberly Gibner, Deputy Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Sector Normand Wong, Acting General Counsel, Policy Sector Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Richard Bilodeau, Acting Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Shannon Hiegel, Director General, National Security Policy Directorate Fenton Ho, Director, Intelligence Policy Philippe Roseberry, Director, Border Policy Division Royal Canadian Mounted Police C/Supt Richard Burchill, Director General, Technical Investigation Services Sgt Aaron Gilkes, RCMP Lawful Access Source: ourcommons.ca

On April 30, 2026 Senator Marilou McPhedran hosted the Virus of Inequality Symposium in Ottawa. The gathering of women leaders, advocates, and scholars focused on addressing systemic inequities and the historical legacy of feminist mobilization in Canada. In the third conversation Senator Salma Ataullahjan (Conservative Party) discussed protecting women's rights and ensuring all refugees are treated equally with author Laura Robinson. (April 30, 2026)

Highlights from C-SPAN’s coverage of the week in U.S. politics. (Politics) July 29, 2026 Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies on origins of COVID-19 pandemic during a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. July 29, 2026 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee's monthly meeting. July 31, 2026 President Trump Holds open-press Cabinet meeting at Camp David, they discuss the Iran War, Hamas disarmament deal, and nominations for Attorney General.

Examination of important international issues. (Public affairs) July 31, 2026 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres scrums with the media after his visit to Syria, Jordan and Cyprus. July 28, 2026 European Commission Midday press briefing with several spokespersons, largely discussing trade and foreign affairs with China, Russia, Iran, and the United States.

Government, military and industry representatives gather in the nation's capital for the 94th Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. The theme for this year’s event is “The road to five per cent”. The event is organized by the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute in cooperation with the Department of National Defence. The panelists Kyoko Kuwahara Research Fellow (The Japan Institute of International Affairs), David McKinnon (Senior Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada) and Jonathan Berkshire Miller (Co-Founder and Principal, Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory) discuss Canada’s strategic role and growing presence within the evolving Indo-Pacific regional landscape. (March 4, 2026)

The Globe and Mail hosts the Intersect 26 conference in Toronto. The event brings together journalists and sector leaders to discuss sovereignty, the economy and national growth. John Bolton, former U.S. national security advisor under President Trump, sits down with the Globe’s Andrew Coyne to discuss American foreign policy. (April 22, 2026)

Progressive leaders from across Canada gather in Ottawa for the 2026 Progress Summit, hosted by the Broadbent Institute. This year's theme is “Defending Democracy Across Borders.” The Summit brings together leaders and activists to assess today’s challenges and re-envision the plan to defend democracy globally. John Graham (Business Manager & Financial Secretary, United Association Local 401), George Gritziotis (Executive Lead, Ontario Tripartite Labour Resource Council), Brendan Haley (Director of Policy, Efficiency Canada) and Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood (Senior Researcher, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) examine how projects could contribute to Canada's sovereignty, jobs, sustainability, community benefits and ownership

The Canadian Centre for German and European Studies and the Defence and Strategy Forum host a symposium on shifting military balances within the Alliance. Christian Richter (senior researcher, German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies) moderates a panel discussion on digital sovereignty and securing critical infrastructure. The panel brings together Sylvana Al Baba Douaihy (general coordinator, UNESCO-PREV Chair), Alexander Rudolph (PhD candidate, department of political science, Carleton University), and Col. Oskars Kudlis (defence attaché of Latvia to Canada). (May 4, 2026)

The 2026 Global Progress Action Summit in Toronto brings together progressive political leaders, policy experts, and changemakers to discuss global power structures that can serve people and communities. In the fourth panel discussion Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller open the discussion with remarks about “online harms” followed by a conversation between Author Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation) and Economist Diana Fox Carney. (May 9, 2026)

The Public Policy Forum’s 2026 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss Canada’s economic growth potential. Ehren Cory (CIB), Mark Podlasly (FNMPC) and Susannah Pierce (Shell Canada) join moderatorJay Khosla ( PPF) to discuss what it will take to attract global capital to energy, mining and infrastructure projects. (May 7, 2026)

The 2026 Global Progress Action Summit in Toronto brings together progressive political leaders, policy experts, and changemakers to discuss global power structures that can serve people and communities. In the fifth panel discussion Roberta Braga (Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas,) leads a discussion with Evan Solomon (Minister for AI and Digital Transformation), Antti Lindtman (MP and Party Leader, Social Democrats, Finland) and Alexandra Geese (MEP, Germany) about innovation and economic progress (May 9, 2026)

The École nationale d’administration publique holds a summer course focused on professions of power, policy advice, strategic communication and media relations. Pascal Mailhot (VP, content and programming at CORIM and former policy advisor) moderates a conversation with Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, former spokesperson for Québec solidaire, to discuss his political journey. (June 18, 2026)

On April 30, 2026 Senator Marilou McPhedran hosted the Virus of Inequality Symposium in Ottawa. The gathering of women leaders, advocates, and scholars focused on addressing systemic inequities and the historical legacy of feminist mobilization in Canada. In the fifth conversation Senator Gigi Osler (Canadian Senators Group) discussed social determinants of health and health inequalities with Dr. Melanie Bechard(CHEO). (April 30, 2026)

The École nationale d’administration publique holds a summer course focused on professions of power, policy advice, strategic communication and media relations. Alicia Despins (ENAP doctoral student) moderates a panel discussion on media coverage of politics featuring panelists Guillaume Bourgault-Côté (political bureau chief, L’Actualité) and Paul Journet (reporter, La Presse). (June 17, 2026)

The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians hosts its annual memorial service in the Senate chamber to honour parliamentarians and former parliamentarians who have passed away in the previous year. (June 1, 2026)

Governor General Louise Arbour presents the 2025 Michener Awards at a ceremony in Rideau Hall. Established in 1971 by then-governor general Roland Michener, the Michener Award honours outstanding and unbiased public-service journalism.

Politicians, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers gather in Ottawa at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference. The annual conference is regarded as the largest conservative networking event in Canada. This year’s theme is “A Winning Vision”. The panelists Christine Van Geyn (Executive Director, Canadian Constitution Foundation) and Jean-Christophe Jasmin (Quebec Director, Cardus) discuss secularism and the limits of religious freedom. (May 7, 2026)

On April 18th the 7th edition of Canada’s premier democracy summit, DemocracyXChange, took place in Toronto. Leaders, practitioners, policymakers, students and journalists discuss ways to strengthen democratic resilience in Canada. In the afternoon session Zita Cobb (Shorefast) sits down with Ilse Treurnicht (North South Ventures) to discuss how place-based economies can restore dignity, opportunity, and civic trust. (April 18, 2026)