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Canada 2020 hosts a policy conference “Building an Energy Superpower: Canada’s Energy Future", a one-day conference focused on the ideas, investments, and partnerships needed to secure Canada’s energy future. In the opening panel discussion Ian Anderson (TransMountain Corporation), JP Gladu (Mokwateh), Steve Elliott (Enbridge) and Kendall Dilling (Oil Sands Alliance) join moderator Clint Davis (Pembina Pipeline Corporation) to dicuss building Canada’s competitive export advantage through oil & gas. (March 10, 2026)

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts its annual scorecard reporting event in Ottawa to provide an update on Canada’s economic growth. CPAC’s Michael Serapio moderates a panel discussion on the state of Canada’s economy with former cabinet ministers and Coalition co-chairs Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan, and Carolyn Wilkins (external member of Bank of England’s financial policy committee). (March 26, 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 Montreal Institute of International Studies, the Raoul-Dandurand Chair in strategic and diplomatic studies, and the Network for Strategic Analysis host a conference entitled “4 years of war in Ukraine: prospects for peace and transatlantic security”. Simon Hogue (UQAM) moderates a panel discussion on transatlantic security in the wake of Ukraine. The panel includes David Cadier (IRSEM), Alexander Lanoszka (University of Waterloo), Chantal Lavallée (Royal Military College Saint-Jean), and Jonathan Paquin (Université Laval). (February 23, 2026)

Tune in for uninterrupted coverage of proceedings in Parliament’s upper chamber as senators debate legislation and consider issues of national importance.

Fisheries and Oceans – May 5, 2026 Examine and report on the commercial fisheries licensing regime on Canada’s Pacific Coast Witnesses Guy Dean, Chief Executive Officer (Coastal Nations Fisheries Limited Partnership) Trevor Russ, Director, Policy and Programs (Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative) Howie Wright, Executive Director (Ha’oom Fisheries Society) Consideration of a draft agenda (future business) Source: sencanada.ca

Legal and Constitutional Affairs - April 29, 2026 Bill C-14, Bail and Sentencing Reform Act Witnesses Mary Campbell, Retired Director General, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Department of Public Safety (As an Individual) Peter Copeland, Deputy Director, Domestic Policy (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) Peter German, President and Executive Director (International Centre for Criminal Law Reform) Lucie Léonard, Director, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (Statistics Canada) Marnie Wallace, Assistant Director, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (Statistics Canada) Source: sencanada.ca

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 Lieutenant-General J. M. Steve Boivin (Commander, Canadian Joint Operations Command), Andrea Charron (Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba), and Lieutenant-General Iain Huddleston (Deputy Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command) discuss critical issues surrounding Canada’s defense, sovereignty, security and long-term prosperity.

Proceedings from the House of Commons: Tune in for continuous LIVE access to Parliament's Lower House as MPs discuss and debate legislation and issues of national importance.

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.

Proceedings from the House of Commons: Tune in for continuous LIVE access to Parliament's Lower House as MPs discuss and debate legislation and issues of national importance.

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.

Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.

Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.

The 28th Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians was held in Toronto from November 14-16, 2025. At this event community leaders, policymakers, government officials, and engaged citizens gathered to discuss key issues affecting Ukrainian Canadians and shape the future direction of the community. The Congress provides a platform to align priorities across national, provincial, and local organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts on issues such as immigration, security, and humanitarian aid. Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the head of Ukraine’s Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk delivers the keynote address. (November 14, 2025)

Canada 2020 hosts a policy conference “Building an Energy Superpower: Canada’s Energy Future", a one-day conference focused on the ideas, investments, and partnerships needed to secure Canada’s energy future. In the final panel discussion Terence Hubbard (Impact Assessment Agency of Canada), Mark Watton (Canada Energy Regulator) and Jeff Labonte (Natural Resources Canada) join moderator Marco Mendicino (Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP) to dicuss how energy and infrastructure projects decisions are made in practice. (March 10, 2026)

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, David Myles, delivers a keynote address. (February 11, 2026)

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts its annual scorecard reporting event in Ottawa to provide an update on Canada’s economic growth. Michael Serapio moderates a panel discussion on building economic prosperity in Canada with Justine Hendricks (president and CEO, Farm Credit Canada), Jeff Nankivell (president and CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada), Kristan Straub (president and CEO, Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation), and Marie-Eve Sylvestre (president and vice-chancellor, University of Ottawa). (March 26, 2026)

The Montreal Institute of International Studies, the Raoul-Dandurand Chair in strategic and diplomatic studies, and the Network for Strategic Analysis host a conference entitled “4 years of war in Ukraine: prospects for peace and transatlantic security”. Faine Greenwood, specialist in civilian drone technology, delivers a presentation on "“Little Flying Robots: The Age of Small Drone Warfare”. Following her presentation, Simon Hogue (UQAM) and Chantal Lavallée (Royal Military College Saint-Jean) moderate a discussion. (February 23, 2026)

The 28th Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians was held in Toronto from November 14-16, 2025. At this event community leaders, policymakers, government officials, and engaged citizens gathered to discuss key issues affecting Ukrainian Canadians and shape the future direction of the community. The Congress provides a platform to align priorities across national, provincial, and local organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts on issues such as immigration, security, and humanitarian aid. During a panel discussion on rebuilding Ukraine the panelists explore the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how the Ukrainian Canadian community can continue to contribute. Andrij Maleckyj (Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s Board of Directors), Andriy Shevchenko (Head of the Ukrainian World Congress Mission to Ukraine) and Mark Vytvytskyy (Vice President, Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce) examine priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping long-term national recovery goals of Ukraine. (November 14, 2025)

Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs - April 22, 2026 Examine and report on issues relating to Veterans Affairs Topic: Veterans' homelessness Witnesses Marie Blackburn, Executive Director (Veterans Association) Geneviève Caron, Uniform Program Manager and Psychosocial Counselor (Centre CASA) Marc-Antoine Guérin, Deputy Director General and Clinical Director (Centre CASA) Colonel (Retired) Gerald Potter, Executive Director (Ottawa Innercity Ministries) Source: sencanada.ca

Legal and Constitutional Affairs - April 15, 2026 Bill C-14, Bail and Sentencing Reform Act Witnesses Anthony Doob, Professor Emeritus of Criminology, Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, University of Toronto (As an Individual) Danardo S. Jones, Associate Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor (As an Individual) Chloé Leclerc, Full professor, School of Criminology, Université de Montréal (As an Individual) Nicole Myers, Criminologist and Associate Professor, Queen's University (As an Individual) Debra Parkes, Professor and Chair in Feminist Legal Studies, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia (As an Individual) Justin Piché, Full Professor, Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa (As an Individual) Source: sencanada.ca

Agriculture and Forestry - April 30, 2026 Examine and report on the role of the agriculture and agri-food sector with regard to food security in Canada Witnesses Brady Deaton Jr., Professor and McCain Family Chair in Food Security, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics, University of Guelph (As an Individual) Sarah Elton, Food systems and public health researcher, Assistant Professor, Eakin Chair, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto (As an Individual) Dr. Jonathon Maguire, Pediatrician and Lawson Chair in Patient Engagement in Child Nutrition, Unity Health Toronto; Professor, University of Toronto (As an Individual) Chantelle Richmond, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Western University (As an Individual) Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health (Eastern Ontario Health Unit) Source: sencanada.ca