Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson to deliver farewell speech at the Château on Oct. 11

MONDAY, OCT. 10 House Not Sitting—The House 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. TUESDAY, OCT. 11 Ottawa 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. Investing in Innovation—The Economic Club of Canada hosts a panel discussion on "Investing in Innovation: How Can Canada be a Global Leader within Life Sciences?" Experts from industry will explore how we can foster better innovation in our life sciences sector, create meaningful public-private partnerships, and ensure that the capital and human resources needed to drive a better biotechnological landscape are available in Canada. This event will take place at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets available from economicclub.ca. FRIDAY, OCT. 14 A Vision for the Canadian Tourism Economy—Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault will deliver remarks on "A Vision for the Canadian Tourism Economy," part of a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. This event will take place at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, 300-999 Canada Place. Friday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. PT. Tickets available at boardoftrade.com. SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Celebration of Life for Rosemary Speirs—There will be a celebration of the life of Rosemary Speirs, the late Ottawa bureau chief of The Toronto Star, longstanding member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery and founder of Equal Voice. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Allsaints, 330 Laurier Ave. E., Ottawa, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome. MONDAY, OCT. 17 Roundtable Luncheon with Sean Fraser—Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser will deliver remarks at a luncheon event hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. This event will take place at Suite 300, 67 Yonge St., Toronto. Monday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. C.D. Howe members and their guests can register at cdhowe.org. Grass on the Hill: Cannabis Leaders' Summit and Industry Lobby Day—Organized by the Cannabis Council of Canada, the two-day Cannabis Leaders' Summit will take place from Oct. 17-18. On Oct. 17, the event will take place from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in Ottawa's ByWard Market. Organizers plan a day of presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. On Oct. 18, the industry lobby day will happen on Parliament Hill from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a closed reception from 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m in Ottawa's ByWard Market. Speakers include: George Smitherman, president and CEO of the Cannabis Council of Canada; Pierre Killeen, VP legislative and regulatory affairs, Cannabis Council of Canada, and more to come. Register here: https://cannabis-council.ca/goth-october 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. THURSDAY, OCT. 20 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Workshop Event—Members of Parliament, Senators, and their staff are invited to learn more about how fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) impacts individuals and their families, and why Canada needs a national strategy for prevention and support. In partnership with the Rural FASD Support Network and the Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD), individuals with FASD and their families and caregivers, as well as service providers, will be meeting on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 430, Wellington Building, on Wellington Street. For more information e-mail canfasd@tsa.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. Peter Van Dusen Send-off—Peter Van Dusen is signing off from CPAC, so come toast his extraordinary career in journalism at the Métropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr., on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. RSVP to rsvp@cpac.ca by Oct. 20. FRIDAY, OCT. 28 The Future of Cybersecurity in Canada—Our world has been transformed by digital innovation. As we embrace digital technologies for their tremendous benefits, we must prepare ourselves for its real threats. Join us for an indispensable discussion on the future of Canada’s cybersecurity landscape, with Caroline Xavier, Canada’s new chief of the Communications Security Establishment. Get your tickets today at canadianclubottawa.ca. Friday, Oct. 28. Doors at 11:30 a.m., program runs from 12-1:30 p.m. 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 TUESDAY, NOV. 1 Blackbird Shindig—Blackbird Strategies, headed by Lisa Kirbie, is hosting its third-year anniversary party on Nov. 1, at 6 p.m., at the Métropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Drive. Invitation only. 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 16-18, 2022. Policy-makers 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 Oct. 1, 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/ TUESDAY, NOV. 29 Canadian Port Authorities Reception—The Association of Canadian Port Authorities is pleased to invite Parliamentarians and staff to a holiday reception on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Métropolitain Brasserie starting at 5 p.m. Canada’s Port Authorities will be in Ottawa and the reception will serve as an opportunity to celebrate the critical role our ports play in the Canadian economy and in ensuring our goods reach their destination. As we look to the future and ensuring Canada’s supply chain remains resilient, Canada’s ports and their leadership look forward to hosting you. 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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