Ontarians heads to the polls June 2

SUNDAY, MAY 29—SATURDAY, JUNE 4 National Tourism Week 2022—Get set for this year’s seven-day celebration of tourism in Canada. Tourism Week is an annual invitation for all tourism partners to come together to champion and promote Canada’s destinations, tourism businesses, and employees—from coast to coast to coast. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 House Sitting—The House 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 all, folks, for the House calendar for 2022. Nuclear Safety Public Hearing—The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold the second of a two-part public hearing related to the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Near Surface Disposal Facility proposed for Deep River, Ont. Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to present information to the commission through interventions. Topics include: Environmental Assessment and Environmental Protection (May 30); Long-Term Safety Case (May 31 and June 1); Indigenous Consultation and Engagement (June 2); and Requested Licence Amendment (June 3). Media is welcomed. Please see the media advisory for details. A Breakfast with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson—Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will deliver remarks on "Building a prosperous net-zero economy" part of a breakfast presentation hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. This event will take place at UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson St., Vancouver. Wednesday, June 1, 8:30 a.m. PST. Tickets available at boardoftrade.com. Building a Canada in Which All Inuit Thrive—Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed will deliver remarks on "Building a Canada in which all Inuit Thrive," part of a luncheon presentation hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. This event will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Wednesday, June 1, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at canadianclub.org/events/natan-obed/. What Can Canada Learn from International Developments in Competition Policy?—The Centre for International Governance Innovation hosts “What Can Canada Learn from International Developments in Competition Policy?” the second webinar in its Competition Policy Series. As Canada looks ahead to modernize the Competition Act, experts will discuss recent developments in the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, as competition authorities move into the regulation of digital markets. Wednesday, June 1, 12-1 p.m. Register at cigionline.org. LGBTQ2S+ Employees in the Public Sector—The University of Saskatchewan hosts a webinar, "LGBTQ2S+ Employees in the Public Sector." Three panellists will discuss what strategies, policies, or leadership is needed to make the public service a good sector to work in for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Wednesday, June 1, 12-1 p.m. CST. Register at schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca. Canadian Association of Optometrists Reception—The Canadian Association of Optometrists and its partners (Canadian Coalition of the Blind, Fighting Blindness Canada, CNIB, Diabetes Canada, Canadian Ophthalmological Society, Opticians Association of Canada and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists) are hosting a reception to celebrate the closing of May—Vision Health Month, on Wednesday, June 1, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank Street, 15 th Floor. MPs, Senators, and staff are all invited to come share in the advocacy successes this May. Please RSVP at advocacy@opto.ca. An Economic Growth Plan for Canada—Former Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau will deliver remarks at the C.D. Howe Institute’s annual Directors’ Dinner. This event will take place at the National Club, 303 Bay St., Toronto. Wednesday, June 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m. C.D. Howe members and their guests can register online at cdhowe.org. Black Activism in Canada And Around The World—NDP MP Matthew Green will take part in a webinar, "Local To Global – Black Activism In Canada And Around The World," hosted by CIC Hamilton and Operation Black Vote Canada. Wednesday, June 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Register at thecic.org. NDP MP Matthew Green will take part in a webinar, ‘Local To Global – Black Activism In Canada And Around The World,’ hosted by CIC Hamilton and Operation Black Vote Canada on Wednesday, June 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Xaver Varnus Charity Concert to Help Refugees From Ukraine—The legendary organ virtuoso, Xaver Varnus, and his musician friends will hold this concert on Wednesday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa to help raise money for Ukraine refugees. The event will be hosted by Hungary’s Ambassador to Canada Maria Vass-Salazar and Sandor Balla, president of the Hungarian Canadian Business Association. Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, will also attend. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.ca. Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala—The Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala will happen on June 1. Tickets available now: www.riverkeepergala.ca THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Ontario Election—Voters in Ontario go to the polls on Thursday, June 2. THURSDAY, JUNE 2—FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Stockholm+50—Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault and Gustavo Manrique, Ecuador's minister of environment, water and ecological transition, will co-chair the Stockholm+50 meeting from June 2-3. Guilbeault and Manrique will also co-host a Leadership Dialogue on the theme of "Reflecting on the urgent need for actions to achieve a healthy planet and prosperity of all." Guilbeault will also deliver Canada's National Statement and meet with stakeholders. The Arctic Region in an Era of Uncertainty—The University of Ottawa hosts a two-day conference on "The Arctic Region in an Era of Uncertainty." Experts will discuss the political, military and economic consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Arctic region. Thursday, June 2, beginning at 12 p.m., and Friday, June 3, beginning at 12:15 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and secularism critic Martin Champoux (not pictured) will host a French-language colloquium on freedom of expression at the Marché Bonsecours in Montreal on Saturday, June 4. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Liberté: Sous Conditions?—Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and secularism critic Martin Champoux will host a French-language colloquium on freedom of expression, entitled "Liberté: sous conditions?" This event will take place at the Marché Bonsecours, in Montreal, Saturday, June 4, at 1 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 6 The Puzzling Persistence of Racial Inequality in Canada—The Institute for Research on Public Policy hosts a lecture on "The puzzling persistence of racial inequality in Canada." Queen’s professor emeritus Keith Banting and Debra Thompson, Canada Research Chair in Racial Inequality and Democratic Societies at McGill, will explore why Canada’s robust welfare state—which includes universal health care and myriad employment and training programs—as well as a race-neutral immigration selection system, official multiculturalism and the Charter have not been able to mitigate racial economic inequality. This event will take place at McCord Museum, 690 Sherbrooke St. W. Monday, June 6, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register at irpp.org. TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Loss of Biodiversity: What Consequences for Countries?—The Montreal Council on Foreign Relations hosts a luncheon event featuring Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, executive secretary for the Convention on Biological Diversity, who will deliver remarks on "Loss of Biodiversity: What Consequences for Countries?" This event will take place online and at Le Westin Montréal, 270 Saint-Antoine St. W. Tuesday, June 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Register at corim.qc.ca. Catalytic Investments in Kids—Children First Canada (CFC) is pleased to host a special high-level event to catalyze investments in children and youth in collaboration with the Coalition for a Better Future. The event aims to mobilize public and private sector resources to reverse the damaging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on kids. Join us on Tuesday, June 7, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET for this critical conversation that will unite federal officials, corporate executives and civil society leaders to drive systemic change. Learn more: Catalytic Investments in Kids Human Capital’s Role in the Canadian Economy—Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen and ISG Senator Hassan Yussuff will take part in the webinar, "Human Capital’s Role in the Canadian Economy: Investing in Canada’s Future" hosted by the Empire Club of Canada. Tuesday, June 7, at noon. Register at empireclubofcanada.com. Women Winning Office Book Launch—Former NDP MP Peggy Nash will launch her new book, Women Winning Office: An Activists Guide to Getting Elected, a practical handbook for how to open doors and get involved in the political process. Nash will take part in a conversation with former NDP MP Megan Leslie. This event will take place at the Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. Tuesday, June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 What’s Next for Conservatism in Canada?—The Canadian Club of Toronto hosts a webinar: "What’s Next for Conservatism in Canada?" As the federal Conservatives undertake their third leadership race in three years, what does the future hold for Conservatism in Canada, and which faction will win out? Participants include former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt; Adrienne Batra, editor in chief, Toronto Sun; Chad Rogers, entrepreneur and founding partner, Crestview Strategy; and Sabrina Maddeaux, columnist, National Post. Wednesday, June 8, 12-1 p.m. Register at canadianclub.org. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Parliamentary Reception—Senator Rob Black, in partnership with Grain Farmers of Ontario, Quebec Grain Farmers, Atlantic Grains Council, and Spirits Canada invite you to a reception to meet grains and oilseed farmers and sample some exceptional Canadian whiskies made from Canada’s finest grains. As per parliamentary protocol, vaccination is required. The event will be hosted on June 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Wellington Building, Room 325. Invited guests and Parliamentarians please RSVP to ahessels@gfo.ca. TUESDAY, JULY 26 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed will deliver remarks on ‘Building a Canada in which all Inuit Thrive,’ at a Canadian Club of Toronto event on June 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Possible Date for Pope’s Visit to Canada—Pope Francis is expected to visit Canada to apologize to Indigenous people for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s state-run residential schools and he said he wanted to come during the Feast of St. Anne on July 26. 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. SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Conservative Leadership Election—The Conservatives will elect a new party leader on Saturday, Sept. 10. Leadership candidates will have until April 19 to throw their hats into the ring and memberships must be in by June 3. TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 The Future of National Security in the World of the ‘N-Block War’—The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), as part of its 50th anniversary event series, will hold this free talk at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University in Montreal, Que., and online. Sept. 20, 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Andrew Potter, associate professor and graduate program director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, will moderate this discussion. Stay tuned for more. For more information, please contact Judy Mann at jmanny@irpp.org. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 Housing Challenges and the Rural-Urban Divide—School of Public Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S., and online. Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 What Does the Future of Indigenous Governance Look Like?— The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), as part of its 50th anniversary event series, will hold this free talk at the Johnson Shoyama School of Public Policy at Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan, Regina, and online on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (12 p.m. Central Time). Speakers are: Kurtis Boyer, faculty lecturer, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and Danette Starblanket, faculty lecturer, Johnson Shoyama. The moderator will be Merely Fiddler-Potter, executive-in-residence, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. For more information, please contact Judy Mann at jmanny@irpp.org. MONDAY, OCT. 3 Quebec Election—Quebec voters will go to the polls on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. WEDNESAY, OCT. 5 Rapid Changes and Transformations: The Future of Canada’s Energy Transition—The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), as part of its 50th anniversary event series, will hold this free talk at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Calgary and online, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. Graduate Mountain Time). For more information, please contact Judy Mann at jmanny@irpp.org. THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Building Climate Resilience—The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), as part of its 50th anniversary event series, will hold this free talk at the School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C., and online, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Time (4:30 p.m. Pacific Time). For more information, please contact Judy Mann at jmanny@irpp.org. 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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