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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.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds a two-day caucus ahead of Parliament’s return on Monday. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks as the federal Liberal caucus gathers for a two-day meeting. The prime minister lays out his government’s priorities for the fall sitting of the House of Commons, which begins September 21. Premier David Eby speaks with reporters following his speech at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver. The news conference comes amid speculation of a snap election after Eby confirmed this week that the BC NDP has hired a campaign manager. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston takes questions from reporters after the daily question period in the legislature.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds a two-day caucus ahead of Parliament’s return on Monday. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks as the federal Liberal caucus gathers for a two-day meeting. The prime minister lays out his government’s priorities for the fall sitting of the House of Commons, which begins September 21. Premier David Eby speaks with reporters following his speech at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in Vancouver. The news conference comes amid speculation of a snap election after Eby confirmed this week that the BC NDP has hired a campaign manager. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston takes questions from reporters after the daily question period in the legislature.

Space Canada and the Canadian Space Agency host an event with the Artemis II astronauts in Gatineau, Quebec. CSA astronauts Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons, and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, participate in a discussion on the lunar mission and share memorable moments aboard the Orion spacecraft. The conversation is moderated by Space Canada CEO Brian Gallant. (May 13, 2026)

The École nationale d’administration publique holds a summer course focused on professions of power, policy advice, strategic communication and media relations. Mireille Lalancette, full professor of social communication at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, delivers a speech on political professions and the media coverage of politics . (June 19, 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”. Bryan Brulotte (Philanthropist, Military Officer, and Entrepreneur) delivers a keynote address.

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)

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

Are commercial landlords exempt from the duty to mitigate damages? If the common law is able to grow and adapt to changing conditions, when and how should lower courts depart from Supreme Court of Canada decisions on common law? In the absence of factual matrix evidence, should courts apply the plain meaning of the parties’ chosen words when interpreting a contract? (February 18, 2026)

What is the test for unreasonable delay in the sentencing phase? What is the appropriate remedy for unreasonable delay in the sentencing phase?

From May 7 to 9, Model Senate returned for a sixth year, welcoming 110 post-secondary students from across Canada to simulate the process of passing a bill through the upper chamber. Organized by SENgage, the event saw students draft, debate, amend, vote on and passing a bill, and they learnt from senators throughout the process. We spoke with both participating students and senators about the experience.

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. Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol sits down with Gitane De Silva (Public Policy Forum) to discuss how energy and critical minerals markets act as a driver for economic growth. (May 7, 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. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly sits down with Former Secretary of the Treasury Board Graham Flack to discuss Canada’s sovereignty and its economic growth objectives. (May 7, 2026)

Benoît Clermont (Liberal Party of Quebec), Catherine Gentilcore (Parti Québécois), Christine Maestracci (Coalition Avenir Québec) and Sol Zanetti (Québec Solidaire) take part in a debate on culture moderated by journalist and host Johane Despins. All political parties represented in the National Assembly were invited to participate. This debate is organized by Réseau Culture 360°, Culture Montréal, Front commun pour les arts and the Carmelle Chair in Arts Management as well as Rémi-Marcoux, from HEC Montréal. (September 9, 2026)

The École nationale d’administration publique holds a summer course focused on professions of power, policy advice, strategic communication and media relations. Malorie Flon, executive director at Institut du Nouveau Monde, delivers a speech on polling and public participation as a governance tool. (June 19, 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)

As part of the TMU Democracy Forum, former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney speak about their province’s political future with Toronto Star columnist Martin Regg Cohn. (September10, 2026)

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. (March 10, 2026)

To begin day 3 of the 47th AFN Annual General Assembly, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and Secretary of State (Rural Development) Buckley Belanger address the Chiefs-in-Assembly and respond to questions. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July14 - 16 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 16, 2026)

Former Deputy Minister Gina Wilson leads a discussion on the upcoming First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting on day 2 of the Assembly of First Nations 47th Annual General Assembly. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July14 - 16 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 15, 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. Stephen Fuhr, the secretary of state for defence procurement, participates in a discussion. He is joined by L.-G. (retired) Guy Thibault, the president of the Conference of Defence Associations. (March 5, 2026)

What mental element must the Crown prove in a sexual assault prosecution where the defence of honest but mistaken belief in communicated consent does not arise? how should juries be instructed on the mental element in issue? Did the majority of the Alberta Court of Appeal err in the application of the test to overturn a jury acquittal?