Labour Minister O’Regan boosts healthy workforce in Feb. 10 event

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 Black History Month—Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The 2022 theme for Black History Month is: “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada. No matter where you live, we invite all Canadians to learn more about these communities, and how they continue to help shape the story of Canada. House Sitting—The House of Commons returned in a hybrid format on Monday, Jan. 31, and will sit every weekday from Jan. 31 to Friday, Feb. 18. It will return again a week later on Feb. 28 and will sit for one week. It will break again for two weeks, from March 7-18, and will resume sitting on March 21-April 8. It will take a two-week break, April 11-22, and will return on April 25-May 20. It will break from May 23-27, and will sit May 30-June 23. It will break for the summer on June 23 and will return on Sept. 19 and will sit Sept. 19-Oct. 7, will break for one week, Oct. 10-Oct. 14, and will sit for three straight weeks, Oct. 17-Nov. 4. It will take a one-week break, Nov. 7-11. It will return on Nov. 14 and will sit for five straight weeks, Nov. 14-Dec. 16. And that's the House calendar for 2022. Canada 360° Economic Summit 2022—The Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosts its Canada 360° Economic Summit on the theme "The Future of Economic Growth." Speakers include Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, and Canadian public opinion pollster Nik Nanos. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register, visit: chamber.ca/event/canada-360-summit/. Defining Freedom in the Time of COVID—McGill University hosts a webinar, "Defining freedom in the time of COVID." Governments around the world are going to great lengths to protect their populations from COVID-19. How effective are these measures at curbing the spread of the virus? At what point could the costs of limiting personal freedom outweigh public health benefits, and are these two objectives actually in conflict with each other? Wednesday, Feb. 9, 12-1 p.m. Register at alumni.mcgill.ca. THURSDAY, FEB. 10 First Nations Accessibility and the Accessible Canada Act—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a dialogue on "First Nations Accessibility and the Accessible Canada Act." This Eastern session will explore the options for the development of a distinct First Nations accessibility regime and to learn more about the Accessible Canada Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Thursday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, visit afn.ca. Harnessing Canada's Green Resource Potential—The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a webinar, "Harnessing Canada's Green Resource Potential." Don Lindsay, president and CEO of Teck Resources Limited and outgoing chair of the Business Council of Canada, will join Bob Masterson, president and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, for a discussion on how governments, companies and people can work together to seize this opportunity, bolster our economy, and contribute to a cleaner, greener future for everyone. Thursday, Feb. 10, 12 p.m. Register at canadianclubottawa.ca. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will take part in a webinar on ‘Fuelling Canada's Low-Carbon Future,’ hosted by the Empire Club of Canada on Feb. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Labour Minister Speaks to Canadian Club—Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan will discuss the government’s plan to support workplace mental health, strengthen Canada’s social safety net, and position Canada for a strong recovery and a low-carbon future in a webinar hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Thursday, Feb. 10, 12 p.m. Register at canadianclub.org. Innovation Through Collaboration: Investing in Continuous Improvement—Bob Hamilton, commissioner and CEO of the Canada Revenue Agency, will deliver remarks at a webinar hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. Thursday, Feb. 10. 12:30-1:30 p.m. C.D. Howe Institute members and their guests can register at cdhowe.org. TUESDAY, FEB. 15 Working for Human Rights—The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar "Working for Human Rights." Alex Neve, Canadian human rights activist and former secretary-general of Amnesty International Canada (2000-2020), currently senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, will discuss his career path. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 12-1 p.m. Register at cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca. The EU, NATO, and Russia: The Elusive Quest for a Peaceful European Order—Carleton University hosts a webinar, "The EU, NATO, and Russia: The elusive quest for a peaceful European order.” This roundtable will review how the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, NATO, and Europe-Russia relations are perceived in different EU member states, and how these perceptions have influenced attempts to respond to concerns about a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2:30-4 p.m. Register at events.carleton.ca. Columnist Emilie Nicolas delivers McGill’s University 2022 Mallory Lecture: ‘When Injustice is Fully Bilingual’ on Feb. 15. Photograph courtesy of Twitter When Injustice is Fully Bilingual—McGill University presents the 2022 Mallory Lecture: "When Injustice is Fully Bilingual." Emilie Nicolas, columnist with Le Devoir and The Montreal Gazette, will explore the impact of the French-English duality on social movements that advocate for decolonization, antiracism and social justice in Canada. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 4-5 p.m. Register at mcgill.ca. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16—THURSDAY, FEB. 17 AFN Water Symposium—The Assembly of First Nations hosts its fifth annual Water Symposium. Sessions will explore "Women and Water Stewardship" and "Technicians and Operators." Feb. 16-17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, visit: afn.ca/event/5th-annual-water-symposium-virtual/. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16 Fuelling Canada's Low-Carbon Future—Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will take part in a webinar on "Fuelling Canada's Low-Carbon Future," hosted by the Empire Club of Canada. He will be joined by Susannah Pierce, country chair of Shell Canada. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 12-1 p.m. Register at events.empireclubofcanada.com. Central Bank Decision-Making in Turbulent Times—Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Timothy Lane will deliver remarks on "Central Bank Decision-Making in Turbulent Times," a webinar hosted by the University of Calgary. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m. ET. Live audio and video webcasts of the speech will be available on the Bank’s website. THURSDAY, FEB. 17 Canadian Policing Challenges: An Evolution—The University of Ottawa hosts a webinar on "Canadian Policing Challenges: An Evolution." Former Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Chris D. Lewis will explore how Canadian policing has changed in the last 40 years (no longer limited to local jurisdictions, regions or provinces nor addressed solely by law enforcement agencies), and how agencies are dealing with these challenges including international terrorism and national violent protests. Thursday, Feb. 17, 9-10 a.m. Register at pdinstitute.uottawa.ca. Book Launch—The University of Ottawa hosts the launch of a new book, What Lies Ahead? Canada's Engagement with the Middle East Peace Process and the Palestinians. Some of the contributing authors will take part in a discussion of the evolution in Canada’s foreign policy relationship with the Palestinians and the Middle East Peace Process, and what it means for Canadian engagement in the region today and moving forward. Thursday, Feb. 17, 12-1:30 p.m. For information and register: uocal.uottawa.ca/en/node/26378. Black History Month Virtual Celebration—Organized by Heritage Canada, tune in to the Black History Month virtual celebration on Facebook Live at 7 p.m. (ET), Feb. 17. This live virtual event highlighting this year’s theme will feature performances, tributes, interviews and much more. Join Heritage Canada's event on Facebook Live at 7 p.m. (ET) on Feb. 17: facebook.com/CdnHeritage THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Ontario Election—Voters in Ontario go to the polls on Thursday, June 2. SATURDAY, AUG. 20—FRIDAY, AUG. 26, 2022 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference—One of the largest annual gatherings of Commonwealth Parliamentarians will take place in Aug. 20-26, 2022, at the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) hosted by the CPA Canada Region in Halifax. The annual flagship event will bring together over 500 Parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, and decision makers from across the Commonwealth for this unique conference and networking opportunity. The conference will be hosted by the CPA president (2019-2021), House Speaker Anthony Rota. All eligible CPA Branches will be contacted with further information and invitations. MONDAY, OCT. 3 Quebec Election—Quebec voters will got the polls on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. MONDAY, OCT. 24 Ontario Municipal Elections—On Oct. 24, 2022, Ontario voters will vote in municipalities across the province. TUESDAY, OCT. 25—WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Coalition for a Better Future—The Coalition for a Better Future is holding its second National Summit this fall. Save the Date: Oct. 25-26, 2022, Shaw Centre, Ottawa. For info: canadacoalition.ca. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Manitoba Municipal Elections—Voters in Manitoba will go to the polls to elect leaders in the province's municipalities on Wednesday, Oct. 26. MONDAY, NOV. 7 Prince Edward Island Municipal Election—Voters in Prince Edward Island will elect leaders in the province's municipalities on Monday, Nov. 7. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 Saskatchewan Rural Municipal Election—Voters in Saskatchewan will elect leaders in the province's rural municipalities on Wednesday, Nov. 9. MONDAY, DEC. 12 Northwest Territories Municipal (hamlets) Election—Voters in the Northwest Territories' hamlets will elect leaders in the territory's municipalities on Monday, Dec. 12. The Parliamentary Calendar is a free events listing. Send in your political, cultural, diplomatic, or governmental event in a paragraph with all the relevant details under the subject line ‘Parliamentary Calendar’ to news@hilltimes.com by Wednesday at noon before the Monday paper or by Friday at noon for the Wednesday paper. We can’t guarantee inclusion of every event, but we will definitely do our best. Events can be updated daily online, too. The Hill Times

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