This article highlights several events happening in Ottawa between September 30th and October 3rd, including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a lecture on press freedom and Palestine, and the World Trails Conference.
MONDAY, SEPT. 30 House Sitting—The House will sit for four weeks from Sept. 16-Oct. 11, but will take Monday, Sept. 30, off. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes again on Nov. 18, and is scheduled to sit from Nov. 18 to Dec. 17.
Meet and Greet—The International Club of Ottawa invites members of the international diplomatic community, academia, and business to a meet-and-greet gathering on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. ET, Britannia Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels St., Ottawa. Contact Isabella Abols: 613-248-8253.
Ottawa Energy Security Forum Conference—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts the “Ottawa Energy Security Forum Conference: The Future of the Canada-U.S. Energy Relationship,” a half-day conference on how trends such as friendshoring, protectionism, geopolitics, and climate change are shaping this crucial energy security relationship, and what we can expect in the future. Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 a.m. ET at KPMG Canada, 150 Elgin St. Details: cgai.ca.
Camp Parliament for Girls—It's all fun and civics at Camp Parliament for Girls Ottawa 2024. Girls aged 8-17 years will study Canada's parliamentary system of government, form political parties, create a campaign platform to stand for office, vote in an election, and form a government to pass a law. Each student will serve as an MP. Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8 a.m. at 350 Dalhousie St. Details via Eventbrite.
Bike Day on the Hill—Vélo Canada Bikes hosts Bike Day on the Hill. Join parliamentarians, local and national leaders, and fellow cyclists in a non-partisan celebration of everyday cycling in Canada. A reception will follow in Room 200, 144 Wellington St. Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. ET on Parliament Hill. Details via Eventbrite.
— 5 CGAI 2024 US Election Webinar—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts a webinar, 'Is Canada Prepared for the Next U.S. President?' featuring The German Marshall Fund's Bruce Stokes, former Canadian ambassadors to the U.S. David MacNaughton and Gary Doer, and former Canadian ambassador to the UN Louise Blais. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 11a.m. ET happening online: cgai.ca.
New Brunswick Election—It’s general election time in New Brunswick, with the province’s residents voting for their next members of the Legislative Assembly. Panel: 'Innovative Pathways to Future-Ready Housing'—The Institute for Research in Public Policy hosts a panel discussion on 'Innovative Pathways to Future-Ready Housing: Affordable, Energy-Efficient and Climate-Resilient.
—SATURDAY OCT. 26 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings—The 2024 annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund will take place in Washington, D.C., from Monday, Oct. 21, to Saturday, Oct. 26. Details: worldbank.org. Ambassador to Deliver Remarks—U.S. Ambassador David Cohen will deliver remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's annual U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. ET at the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto. Details: amchamcanada.ca.
1 GreenPAC's Breakfast on the Hill—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Conservative MP Dan Albas will take part in GreenPAC’s annual Breakfast on the Hill, which brings together Senators and MPs from all parties with business, academia, nonprofit, and youth leaders who care about making positive environmental change. Thursday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Details via Eventbrite.
Fall Lecture—The Institute for Research on Public Policy hosts a lecture. American author and political scientist Hahrie Han, an expert in political organizing and social movements, will offer an analysis of the U.S. presidential election. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. ET at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online: irpp.org.
— 5 Parliamentary Privilege in Practice—The Canadian Study of Parliament Group hosts the first in a series of three lectures this parliamentary session. Today's bilingual hybrid presentation, 'Parliamentary Privilege in Practice,' explores some of the least understood but most foundational elements of our parliamentary system, bringing together practitioners and academics. Friday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. ET in Room 425, 180 Wellington St. Details via Eventbrite.
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