Deputy PM Freeland takes the stage for Toronto keynote on June 16

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 House Sitting—The House will sit June 13-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. A More Complete Roadmap: Overcoming Obstacles to Net Zero—Positive Energy hosts the conference "A More Complete Roadmap: Overcoming Obstacles to Net Zero," highlighting challenges Canada needs to address in its emissions reductions efforts. Participants include co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan; Goldy Hyder, CEO, Business Council of Canada; Debbie Scharf, associate assistant deputy minister, Natural Resources Canada; and JP Gladu, principal, Mokwateh. This event will take place in Room 4007, Faculty of Social Sciences, 120 University Priv., University of Ottawa. Wednesday, June 15, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. Quest for Economic Security: Japan, Canada, and the Indo-Pacific—The University of Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada host a webinar, “Quest for Economic Security: Japan, Canada, and the Indo-Pacific.” Yasuhiko Ota, editorial writer and columnist for Nikkei, will discuss high-tech industries and economic security in Japan, Canada, and across the Indo-Pacific. Other participants include Japanese Ambassador to Canada Kanji Yamanouchi; N. Lynn McDonald, director-general, International Economic Policy, Global Affairs Canada; Patrick Leblond, associate professor, University of Ottawa; and Scott Simon, chair of Taiwan Studies, University of Ottawa. Wednesday, June 15, 9-10:30 a.m. Register via Eventbrite. GreenPAC hosts a Panel Discussion—Independent Senators Mary Coyle, Stan Kutcher and Rosa Galvez will join former Independent Senator Grant Mitchell for a discussion on "Environmental Leadership in the Canadian Senate" hosted by GreenPAC. Take a deeper look at the role of the Senate and how members of the Upper Chamber can help deliver environmental solutions. The event will include a conversation on the new Senators for Climate Solutions group and current legislative efforts within the Senate, focusing on the proposed Climate-Aligned Finance Act and amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and conclude with a Q&A period. Wednesday, June 15, 1-2 p.m. EDT. Register at https://bit.ly/CaSenate. Parliamentary Reception—CSG 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. Québec as the Power Source for Green Electricity—The C.D. Howe Institute hosts a dinner event, "Québec as the Power Source for Green Electricity," featuring U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen and Éric Filion, executive vice-president, chief operating and customer experience officer, Hydro-Québec. This event will take place at the Mount Royal Club, 1175 Sherbrook St. W. Wednesday, June 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. C.D. Howe members and their guests can register at cdhowe.org. Media Garden Party—Members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery are invited to 24 Sussex Dr. for a garden party hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, on Wednesday, June 15, 6-8 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 16 A Keynote Address by The Honourable Chrystia Freeland—Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver a keynote address hosted by the Empire Club of Canada. This hybrid event will take place at Arcadian Court, 401 Bay St., Simpson Tower, 8th Floor, Toronto. Thursday, June 16, 12 p.m. Register at empireclubofcanada.com. MONDAY, JUNE 20 CBC's The House host Chris Hall, pictured with former Toronto Star columnist Tim Harper. The Hill Times file photograph Chris Hall Drops the Mic—After 41 years (or 13 Parliaments, eight prime ministers and 120 premiers) the host of CBC Radio's The House, Chris Hall, is retiring from political journalism. Join his send-off at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Monday, June 20 from 6 p.m. Come and raise a glass to our venerable press gallery colleague. RSVP to chrishallretires@gmail.com by June 15. TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Digital Trade Study Group Meeting—The Centre for International Governance Innovation hosts Digital Trade Study Group Meeting #3: "Digital Trade and Competition Policy: How Can Trade Agreements Support Competitive Digital Markets?" Policy makers in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union are weighing dramatic changes to regulatory regimes. Should we be making more use of trade agreements to promote competition in digital markets and, if so, what form might this take? Tuesday, June 21, 12-1:15 p.m. Visit cigionline.org for information. New World Order? Russia's Attack on Ukraine—Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae will deliver the Sylvia Ostry Lecture, hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. The topic is "New World Order? Russia's Attack on Ukraine." Tuesday, June 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m. C.D. Howe members and their guests can register at cdhowe.org. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Growth and Risk—Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers will take part in a fireside chat, entitled "Growth and Risk – The future of the Canadian economy," hosted by the Globe and Mail. Wednesday, June 22, 10:40 a.m. Register at globeandmailevents.com. Disinformation: Challenges and Dangers to Democracy—The University of Ottawa and International Commissions of Jurists Canada host "Disinformation: Challenges and Dangers to Democracy." Participants include Michele Austin, head of policy, Twitter Canada; Rachel Curran, public policy manager, Facebook, Canada; Kevin Sheives, associate director, International Forum for Democratic Studies, U.S. National Endowment for Democracy; Eve Gaumond, director, Innovative Ideas Incubator Program, University of Laval; Chris Tenove, postdoctoral research fellow in Political Science, University of British Columbia; and Vivek Krishnamurthy, director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic. Wednesday, June 22, 1-3:30 p.m. Register at pdinstitute.uottawa.ca. THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Mayor's Breakfast with The Rt. Hon. Richard Wagner—Canada's Chief Justice Richard Wagner is the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. This event will take place at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Thursday, June 23, 7-9 a.m. Tickets available at business.ottawabot.ca. Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – What’s Realistic?—Jerry DeMarco, federal environment and sustainable development commissioner, will take part in a special policy seminar, "Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – What’s Realistic?" hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. Other participants include Michael Bernstein, executive director, Clean Prosperity; Francis Bradley, president and CEO, Electricity Canada; and Dale Beugin, vice-president, research and analysis, Canadian Climate Institute, among others. This event will take place at 1 King St. W., Toronto. Thursday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. C.D. Howe members and their guests can register at cdhowe.org. Canada's Chief Justice Richard Wagner is the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast on June 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Youth Forward: Building the Workforce Canada Needs—Jean-François Tremblay, deputy minister at Employment and Social Development Canada, will deliver remarks in a webinar hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. Tuesday, June 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m. C.D. Howe members and their guests can register at cdhowe.org. SUNDAY, JULY 24—FRIDAY, JULY 29 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 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’—As part of its 50th anniversary event series, the Institute for Research on Public Policy will hold a free talk at McGill University in Montreal, Que., and online. Sept. 20, 1 p.m. ET. Andrew Potter, associate professor and graduate program director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, will moderate this discussion. Details to come. Contact Judy Mann at jmanny@irpp.org. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 Housing Challenges and the Rural-Urban Divide—This event will take place at the School of Public Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S., and online. Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. ET. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 What Does the Future of Indigenous Governance Look Like?— As part of its 50th anniversary event series, the Institute for Research on Public Policy will hold a free talk at the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan, Regina, and online on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT). Speakers are: Kurtis Boyer, faculty lecturer, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy; and Danette Starblanket, faculty lecturer, Johnson Shoyama. The moderator is Merely Fiddler-Potter, executive-in-residence, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. 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—As part of its 50th anniversary event series, the Institute for Research on Public Policy will hold a free talk at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Calgary and online, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. MT). Contact Judy Mann at jmanny@irpp.org. THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Building Climate Resilience—As part of its 50th anniversary event series, the Institute for Research on Public Policy will hold a free talk at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C., and online, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., ET (4:30 p.m. PT). 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 will hold its second National Summit from 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. 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