People’s Commission begins hearings into Ottawa occupation Sept. 21-22

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 House Sitting—The House returned on Sept. 20, sitting until Oct. 7. It will break for one week, Oct. 10-14, 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. Forest Products Association of Canada Reception—Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) will be hosting a reception to celebrate National Forest Week on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 6-8 p.m. ET at Métropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. This is an invitation-only event. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21—THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 People's Commission Hearings—The Ottawa People’s Commission on the Convoy Occupation is pleased to announce its first public hearings will be held Sept. 21 and 22 at community centres in Centretown and Lowertown—two of the neighbourhoods most adversely affected by the trucker blockade that paralyzed parts of the national capital for three weeks last winter. The Sept. 21 hearing will take place at the McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St., from 2-4 p.m. The Sept. 22 hearing will be held at Le Patro d’Ottawa, 40 Cobourg St., from 7-9 p.m. For more information visit opc-cpo.ca. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 Finding our Way Back—The Network for Strategic Analysis hosts a colloquium, "Finding our Way Back: Defining a Coherent International Strategy for Canada." A yet-to-be announced panel of experts and practitioners will discuss questions including: Where is Canada going? What should be its place on the international scene? How Canada should defend itself and how best to ensure its security? This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St., Ottawa. Thursday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. Live & In Conversation: Chief Robert Joseph—Indigo Events hosts a live, online conversation with Chief Robert Joseph, hereditary chief of the Gwawaenuk People and ambassador for Reconciliation Canada, as he talks about his memoir Namwayut, tracing his journey from his childhood surviving residential school to his present-day role as a leader. Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Register at crowdcast.io/e/1ayps0gd. Former Liberal health minister Jane Philpott Philpott will take part in the Queen’s University Health Policy Symposium 2022 on Sept. 27, in Kingston, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade THURSDAY, SEPT. 22—FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions—The Canadian Institute hosts the seventh annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions. Representatives from the Canadian and international governments, companies and financial institutions will discuss Russia, China, Cuba and humanitarian sanctions developments and compliance best practices. This conference will take place at the Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. W., Toronto. Register at: canadianinstitute.com/global-economic-sanctions/ SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Canada Strong and Free Regional Networking Conference—The Canada Strong and Free Network hosts its 2022 regional networking conference. Participants will discuss and debate about the most important issues facing our country today. Just two weeks after the federal Conservative leadership results, this will be a great opportunity to debrief on where the federal party is headed. This event will take place at the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre, 3310 50 Ave., Red Deer, Alta. Details at canadastrongandfree.network. TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 Housing on the Hill Day—The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association hosts its "Housing on the Hill Day," featuring meetings between housing professionals and MPs to discuss issues in the social and non-profit housing sector. The agenda also features updates on key federal housing policies and programs delivered by senior government and political representatives, and an all-party political panel. This event will take place at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets via Eventbrite. Health Policy Symposium 2022—Former Liberal health minister Jane Philpott will take part in Queen’s University's Health Policy Symposium 2022. This half-day symposium will explore the theme of adversity and disruption within our health care system and the steps we need to take to find the path forward. Chris Simpson, executive vice-president (medical) at Ontario Health, will deliver a lecture on Health Policy, “Blood, Sweat and Tears: How Adversity and Disruption are Recasting the Health Care Transformation Agenda.” This event will take place at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston, Ont. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1:30-6 p.m. Register at queensu.ca. Tech Day on Parliament Hill—Coding for Veterans is pleased to invite you to join us in the East Block Courtyard on Sept. 27, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., for a reception as we connect tech entrepreneurs with the decision-makers on Parliament Hill. Staffers, MPs, Senators, and other stakeholders can meet and learn about the issues faced by those in the tech sector. To register, please visit our Eventbrite page: techdayreception.eventbrite.ca/ or contact Alex Beattie at beattie@codingforveterans.com for more information. An Evening with Monica Lewinsky—U.S. activist Monica Lewinsky will share her battle against online harassment and how she is advocating for a safer social media environment at the Edmonton Public Library’s next Forward Thinking Speaker Series presentation, "An Evening with Monica Lewinsky," presented by Edmonton Community Foundation. Lewinsky will address topics of survival, resilience, digital reputation, and equality. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7-8 p.m. MDT. For tickets: epl.ca/speaker-series/#featured. TUESDAY, SEPT. 27—THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 AFN's Second National Climate Gathering—The Assembly of First Nations is hosting its Second Climate Gathering: Preserving Our Earth, Land and Water for Future Generations, Fredericton, N.B., Sept. 27-29, at the Fredericton Convention Centre in Fredericton, N.B. Please contact the AFN at climategathering@afn.ca for more information. Former Conservative deputy leader Lisa Raitt will participate in a discussion about the case for impact investing in infrastructure in Toronto on Sept. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 Canadian Cattle Association BBQ—The Canadian Cattle Association and CSG Senator Rob Black welcome Parliamentarians and staff back for the fall session with our annual Fall BBQ. Join us on Wed. Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in East Block Courtyard. Attendance is by invitation only. RSVP@cattle.ca. The Case for Impact Investing in Infrastructure—Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank and Lisa Raitt, CIBC’s vice-chair of global investment banking, will discuss "The case for impact investing in infrastructure: Building a more sustainable and connected Canada," at a luncheon event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. This event will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at canadianclub.org. 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. (Un)Charitable: Is Charitable Status Being Politicized?—When governments play around with charitable status, they create instability in the sector. And when the good work of charities is threatened, our communities suffer as a result. Cardus is convening panellists from across the sector for an evening of dialogue on their work and the impact of federal policies. Speakers: Kate Cornell, Imagine Canada; Tim Gray, Environmental Defence; Laura Lewis, Pregnancy Care Canada; Rizwan Mohammad, National Council of Canadian Muslims. Wednesday, Sept 28, 6-9 p.m., at 45 Rideau St., 8th Floor. Register via Eventbrite. Easter Seals 100th Anniversary Celebration—The Easter Seals will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a reception on Sept. 28, at the Métropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr. Doors open at 5 p.m. Remarks and video presentation begin at 6 p.m. Hosted by Amber Mac and Marc-Antoine Laporte. Please join Easter Seals for a celebration of 100 years of advocacy and awareness, leadership and advancing inclusion in our country. Open to all members of the House of Commons, Senate and Staff. Please RSVP no later than Sept. 9 to amanda@easterseals.ca. The second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Sept. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 Facing the Russia Challenge—Carleton University and the University of Latvia host a virtual workshop, “Facing the Russia Challenge: European and Canadian Perspectives," exploring the implications of Russia’s war against Ukraine for the European Union and its member states, as well as for transatlantic co-operation, with particular attention to Canada’s role. Thursday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to noon. For registration information, visit events.carleton.ca. Defending Canadian Sovereignty in the Arctic—The Montreal Council on Foreign Relations hosts a bilingual luncheon event with James Davies, president and CEO at Davie, who will speak on "Defending Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic." This event will take place at Le Westin Montréal, 270 Saint-Antoine St. W. Thursday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Register at corim.qc.ca. Mobilizing Canadian Trade in Response to the Climate Crisis—Mairead Lavery, president and CEO of Export Development Canada, will deliver remarks on "Mobilizing Canadian trade in response to the climate crisis," at a luncheon event hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place., Vancouver. Thursday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m. PDT. Tickets available at boardoftrade.com. FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Braiding Truth, Reconciliation and Rights—Carleton University hosts "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Braiding Truth, Reconciliation and Rights." Madeleine Redfern and Julie Harris will discuss the 2007-2010 Qikiqtani Truth Commission to share Inuit experiences between 1950-1975 from social and economic perspectives. Nested between historical narrative and contemporary action, this event brings audiences a closer understanding of policy processes, societal shifts and collective visions of change under the umbrella of reconciliation. This event will take place at Carleton University's Richcraft Building, 2nd Floor conference room, 1125 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa. Friday, Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration information at events.carleton.ca. Balancing Domestic and International Energy Challenges and Opportunities—The Economic Club of Canada hosts a panel discussion, "Balancing Domestic and International Energy challenges and Opportunities," featuring New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs; Bill Walker, president and CEO, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries; Faisal Kazi, president and CEO, Siemens Canada; and John Stackhouse, senior vice-president, Office of the CEO, RBC. This event will take place at Delta Hotels Marriott Toronto, 75 Lower Simcoe St. Friday, Sept. 30, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tickets available at economicclub.ca. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Book Launch: The Cold Edge of Heaven—The Ottawa International Writers' Festival hosts the launch of The Cold Edge of Heaven, the new book by Whit Fraser, husband of Governor General Mary Simon. Set in 1924 at a desolate police outpost on Devon Island in Canada’s far north, this is a story of murder, mystery, and love—intensified by a clash of cultures between Inuit guides and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers who live and work alongside them. This event will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Saturday, Oct. 1, 3 p.m. Tickets available at writersfestival.org. MONDAY, OCT. 3 Quebec Election—Quebec voters will go to the polls on Monday, Oct. 3. Cool Heads in Hot Times—The C.D. Howe Institute hosts an invitation-only Patrons Circle dinner featuring three former Canadian ambassadors on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Jeremy Kinsman (1993-1996), Anne Leahy (1996-1999), and Ralph Lysyshyn (2006-2010) will discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's personal anxieties about the West, share behind-the-scenes details of meeting and negotiating with senior Russian officials, and thoughts on how the Trudeau government should approach its relationship with the Kremlin. Monday, Oct. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade TUESDAY, OCT. 4 IPAC New Professionals Workshop—The Institute of Public Administration of Canada, National Capital Region, presents the fifth annual New Professionals Workshop at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Organized around the theme "Support, Connect, Empower," this full-day conference for new public servants will feature, among others, Graham Flack, secretary of the Treasury Board; Kelly Gillis, deputy minister of Infrastructure and Communities Canada; and Jean-François Tremblay, deputy minister, Employment and Social Development Canada. Register at ipac-np.com. U.K.-Canada: Ambitious Allies and Partners—British High Commissioner to Canada Susannah Goshko will deliver remarks to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11:30-1:45 p.m., at the Fairmont Le Reine-Elizabeth, 900 Blvd René-Levesque W., Montreal. Register at corim.qc.ca. 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. National Onam Celebration at Parliament Hill—The Indo-Canadian Council for Arts and Culture hosts the first national Onam celebration at Parliament Hill, with support from Liberal MPs Yasir Naqvi and Jenna Sudds, and Senators Ratna Omidvar and Mobina Jaffer. Celebrated around the world by Keralites, Onam is a joyous occasion marked with a spectrum of cultural events. The cultural program will be followed by a traditional south Indian dinner. This event will take place the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP: OnamAtP@gmail.com. THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Keynote with Governor of the Bank of Canada—Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Thursday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. AT, Atlantica Hotel Halifax, 1980 Robie St. at Quinpool. Register at business.halifaxchamber.com. 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. SATURDAY, OCT. 8 Entrepreneurship Gala—Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board Greg Fergus, Liberal MP Chandra Arya, and ISG Senator Bernadette Clement are among the special guests attending the Africa Development Network's Entrepreneurship Gala. The evening will feature discussion on topics including racism, sexism, systemic and institutional barriers, and empowerment. This event will take place at the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Saturday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. Tickets available via Eventbrite. MONDAY, OCT. 17 Space Day on the Hill—Space Canada is coming to Ottawa! Space Day on the Hill will take place on Monday, Oct. 17, and will be an opportunity for Space Canada’s members to engage with elected officials, political staffers, and public servants to highlight the growing Canadian space sector. A parliamentary reception will follow at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building from 5-7 p.m. The reception will feature networking with industry leaders and a “stellar” guest speaker. Space Canada will then host its first annual conference, Spacebound 2022, at the Bayview Yards in Ottawa on Oct. 18-19. For more info, please contact info@space-canada.ca. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the 2018 Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., enjoying a beer and mingling, while his official photographer Adam Scotti stands by. The Hill Times photograph by Kate Malloy SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner—The Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., for the first time in a few years. MONDAY, OCT. 24 Ontario Municipal Elections—On Oct. 24, 2022, Ontario voters will vote in municipalities across the province. Nukik Corporation Parliamentary Reception—Inuit-owned major infrastructure company Nukik Corporation is hosting a cultural event and project update on the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link. This nation-building project will bring clean energy and broadband service to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, allowing several remote communities to get off diesel and electrifying the mining sector with sustainable and renewable power. Co-hosted by NDP MP Lori Idlout, Liberal MP Yvonne Jones, Conservative MP Gary Vidal, and Bloc Québécois MP Marilène Gill, this reception will feature culinary specialties and Inuit leadership from Nunavut. The reception will take place at 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. For more information: iravarykonopka@sussex-strategy.com 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. FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians—The XXVII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians will take place in Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 28-30. The policy forum for the Ukrainian Canadian community on key issues including global security, Russia’s genocidal war of aggression on Ukraine, human rights, defence, and the needs of Ukrainian refugees. More information and registration at congress.ucc.ca. Support the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal: www.cufoundation.ca 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. SATURDAY, NOV. 19 Green Leadership Election—The Green Party of Canada will announce its newly elected leader, wrapping up a race that officially began on Jun 28. 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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