Full Schedule

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference in Bromont, Que., to announce a new federal investment of $59.9 million to support projects from IBM Canada and the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI). The projects aim to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain in Canada, and to boost economic growth in the Bromont region. The prime minister is joined by Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, as well as provincial ministers Pierre Fitzgibbon (economy) and Isabelle Charest (sports and the MNA for Brome-Missisquoi). Also taking part in the announcement are Darío Gil (senior global vice-president of IBM) and Marie-Josée Turgeon (president and CEO of C2MI). Trudeau faces questions about changes to the capital gains tax proposed in the recent federal budget. He is also asked about the removal of Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak's headdress from a plane's cabin by Air Canada staff. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly visits Regina to highlight economic investment tax credits proposed in the recent federal budget. The proposed tax credits aim to attract private investment in various sectors. Steven Guilbeault (Canada’s minister of environment and climate change) speaks with reporters at the fourth session of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4). Delegates and high-level representatives from around the world are meeting in the nation’s capital from April 23 to 29 to develop an international legally binding agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024.

Government, military and industry representatives gather in the nation's capital for the 92nd Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. The two-day event is organized by the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute, an umbrella group for organizations representing active and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Michel Doré (associate professor at Université du Québec à Montréal and national emergency management advisor at Saint John Ambulance) moderates a panel on climate and continental emergency preparedness with speakers Victoria Salinas (deputy administrator for resilience at the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency) and Trevor Bhupsingh (assistant deputy minister at Public Safety Canada). (March 8, 2024).

The School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in partnership with Heritage Ottawa and Historic Ottawa Development Inc. hosts a discussion titled "24 Sussex Drive: From Residence to Reticence." Shiela Copps (former federal cabinet minister), Marc Denhez (president, Historic Ottawa Development Inc.), Mark Thompson Brandt (TRACE Architectures inc.), Patricia Kell (executive director, National Trust for Canada) examine the constraints and opportunities of rehabilitating 24 Sussex, the prime minister's official residence in Ottawa. Andrew Cohen, Canadian political commentator and associate professor at Carleton University, moderates the event. (February 21, 2024)

Pulitzer and Peabody award-winning journalist Connie Walker joins New York Times opinion columnist Lydia Polgreen for a conversation on the current media landscape and its impact on our society and democratic values. The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) hosts the event in Toronto. (November 9, 2023)

Communication is the art of making connections and building bridges. Whether it's to reach audiences, convince them, mobilize them, or get them to take action, we must be able to engage in dialogue, debate and inform. In Communication Issues, Amandine Hamon (PhD candidate in communication, University of Montreal) discusses journalism and misinformation with Florent Daudens (director of newsgathering and deployment for national and international news at Radio-Canada) and Tristan Péloquin (investigative journalist at La Presse). This event is organized by the Université de Montréal's Department of Communication. (February 2, 2024)

Communication is the art of making connections and building bridges. Whether it's to reach audiences, convince them, mobilize them, or get them to take action, we must be able to engage in dialogue, debate and inform. In Communication Issues, Amandine Hamon (PhD candidate in communication, University of Montreal) discusses rhetoric with Chantal Benoît-Barné (head of the Department of Communication at the University of Montreal) and Amanda Fakihi (founder of Tenet Strategies and public affairs consultant). This event is organized by the Université de Montréal's Department of Communication. (February 2, 2024)

Can the Crown be held liable in damages for government officials and ministers preparing and drafting legislation that is later declared unconstitutional? Can the Crown be held liable in damages for Parliament enacting legislation that is later declared unconstitutional? Can damages under sec. 24 of the Charter ever be an appropriate and just remedy for alleged wrongdoing in the process leading to the enactment of primary legislation?

MPs gather to continue their study of the ArriveCAN application. Appearing as witnesses are Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan along with officials from the Office of the Auditor General and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden faces questions on rogue landlords, homelessness, defence spending, flood defences, and the situation in Gaza.

Glen McInnis collects Canadians’ opinions on political issues. This week Outburst is asking Canadians: Are you better off financially than a year ago? Do allegations of foreign election interference worry you? What is the best way to stop online abuse? What do you think the government spends too much money on?

MPs meet to continue their study of the ArriveCAN application. Appearing as witnesses are Auditor General Karen Hogan along with officials from the Office of the Auditor General and the Treasury Board Secretariat.

The committee meets to discuss a report concerning rising mortgage and credit card delinquencies as well as higher bankruptcy numbers.

MPs meet to study a Supreme Court of Canada opinion concerning C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Appearing as witnesses are Katrina Peddle, Isabelle Quintal (Department of Indigenous Services), Valerie Phillips and Paula Quig (Department of Justice).

MPs meet to examine Bill C-49, an Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts. Appearing as witnesses are officials from the Department of Justice and the Department of Natural Resources.

In July 2023, Olivia Chow took the oath to become Toronto's 66th mayor, becoming the first Chinese Canadian elected to the city's highest office. The long-time politician and advocate reflects on her first nine months in the role, navigating her relationships with the federal and provincial governments, and her solutions to the challenges facing Canada's largest city.

At their 36th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards in Toronto, the Public Policy Forum pays tribute to distinguished leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the quality of public policy and good governance. (April 11, 2024)

The Canadian Journalism Foundation organizes a panel discussion on reporting intimate partner violence. Journalists Molly Hayes and Jana Pruden (The Globe and Mail), Hannah Sung (co-founder of Media Girlfriends) and Michael Friscolanti (editor-in-chief of Village Media) share their experiences and insights on the challenges and responsibilities of covering intimate partner violence stories. (March 7, 2024)

The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Ray Gilmour (deputy minister and secretary to cabinet, government of Alberta), Laura Lee Langley (clerk of the executive council, government of Nova Scotia), Shannon Salter (deputy minister and secretary to cabinet, government of British Columbia) and John Hannaford (clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the cabinet, government of Canada) join Brett House (Columbia University) to discuss productivity, living standards and federalism. (April 11, 2024)

The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Conservative MP Adam Chambers (Simcoe North) joins Sean Speer (University of Toronto) to give a Conservative view of Canada's economic outlook. (April 11, 2024)

Housing Minister Sean Fraser delivers a keynote address on solving the housing crisis at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa. Following his speech, Minister Fraser takes part in a fireside chat with Carole Saab, CEO of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (April 10, 2024)

The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Ramtin Attar (Promise Robotics) and Ana Bailão (Dream Unlimited Corp.) join Zi-Ann Lum (POLITICO) to discuss the housing situation from the perspective of innovators. (April 11, 2024)

The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Ehren Corey (CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank), Murad Al-Katib (CEO, AGT) and Victoria Lee (president and CEO, Fraser Health) join Luiza Savage (POLITICO) to discuss the importance of productivity improvement. (April 11, 2024)

This case involves a challenge to the validity of regulations adopted by the Agency to compensate air passengers for various delays, losses and inconveniences experienced in the course of international air travel. Did the Federal Court of Appeal err by deciding that expert evidence on issues of international law is inadmissible as a matter of law? Are the liability provisions of Regulations inconsistent with Canada’s obligations under "Montreal Convention"? Are the liability provisions of Regulations inconsistent with s. 86.11 of Canada Transportation Act?

The Supreme Court of Canada hears a case on driving prohibition. Can a driving prohibition be imposed following conviction for criminal negligence causing death through the operation of a vehicle? Can a driving prohibition be imposed following conviction for criminal negligence causing bodily harm through the operation of a vehicle?

The committee meets to study Bill C-49, an Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. Appearing as witnesses are representatives from several stakeholder groups along with subject matter experts.