Second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation happens Sept. 30

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, Sept. 27-29, at the Fredericton Convention Centre in Fredericton, N.B. Please contact the AFN at climategathering@afn.ca for more information. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 House Sitting—The House is 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. 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 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 barbecue. 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. 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. Whit Fraser—pictured, left, with his wife Governor General Mary Simon at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards on May 28, 2022 at the NAC—will launch his new novel at an Ottawa International Writers’ Festival event on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia 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. Breaking Down Barriers—The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar on "Breaking down barriers: The benefits and trade-offs of liberalizing internal trade," featuring opening remarks by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. Thursday, Sept. 29, 3-4 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. 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. Decolonizing Health Care with Dr. Alika Lafontaine—The Canadian Health Coalition is marking National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with a conversation with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, the new president of the Canadian Medical Association. Friday, Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. ET by Zoom. Host Anne Lagacé Dowson will discuss how we can eliminate racism in health care with Dr. Lafontaine. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as survivors, their families and communities. For more information, contact Tracy Glynn at tglynn@healthcoalition.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 Pier Paolo Pasolini/Riprese, Reprises, Retakes—To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Italian writer, filmmaker, and poet Pier Paolo Pasolini, the Embassy of Italy is pleased to partner with St-Paul University to present, together with Concordia University and UQAM, “PPP/RRR: Pier Paolo Pasolini/Riprese, Reprises, Retakes.” An afternoon of talks and reflection on Pasolini’s influence and legacy by leading artists and scholars from Italy and Canada will begin at noon at St-Paul University on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event is open to the public. Talks and discussion in both French and English. The full program is available on the Embassy’s website www.ambottawa.esteri.it 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. Economic Issues and Opportunities with the Hon. François-Philippe Champagne—Join the Canadian Club of Ottawa for lunch and a fireside chat with the Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne at the beautiful Château Laurier. Get your tickets today at canadianclubottawa.ca. Monday, Oct. 3, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Château Laurier Ballroom, 1 Rideau St. 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. Book Launch—Former Conservative OLO chief of staff Marc-André Leclerc is launching his book Confidences politiques, in which he speaks to current and past political employees on the provincial and federal scene to discuss their beginnings, their victories, and their defeats. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Métropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. Celebrating Canadian Seafood Reception—Members of the Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) are gathering in Ottawa the week of Oct. 3 for their annual conference. On the evening of Oct. 5, FCC has invited Members of Parliament and Senators to join them to celebrate Canadian seafood. This event is taking place in the Pinnacle Room at the Delta Hotel Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N. from 6-9 p.m. 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. Engaging with a World in Turmoil—Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, will deliver remarks on "Engaging with a world in turmoil," hosted by the R. James Travers Foreign Corresponding Fellowship. This event will take place at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St. Thursday, Oct. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. 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. TUESDAY, OCT. 11 Mayor Jim Watson’s Farewell Speech—Come have lunch at the Château Laurier with Mayor Jim Watson, Ottawa’s longest serving mayor, in his farewell address to the Canadian Club of Ottawa. Get your tickets today at canadianclubottawa.ca. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Château Laurier Adam Room, 1 Rideau St. 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. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Science and Innovation Policy Conference—Don’t miss the biggest science and innovation policy conference happening in Ottawa on Nov 16-18th, 2022. Policymakers of all levels of governments and leaders of science and innovation enterprises from across the country will meet to discuss the most pressing challenges in our country and their policy options. With the overarching theme of ‘Navigating Uncertainty; Targeting Sustainability’, the conference expects more than 1000 participants and 350+ speakers from all sectors in 60+ panel sessions and will include a spectacular Gala Dinner. Early Bird registration is valid until October 1st, 2022. To register please visit https://sciencepolicyconference.ca/registration/. For more info about the conference, check out the website at www.CSPC2022.ca 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. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 IRPP Anniversary Gala—The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is hosting gala fundraising celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. The event will feature a panel discussion, a networking cocktail, a keynote address, and a sit-down dinner. Funds raised will support a new BIPOC research fellow at the IRPP. Wednesday, Nov. 23, with events starting at 4:30 p.m. National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St., Ottawa. For details, visit: irpp.org/irpp-event/50th-anniversary-gala/ 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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