Former Afghanistan rep, commander reflect on Canada’s mission on Jan. 18

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the Christmas break and is scheduled to sit 26 weeks in 2023. It will resume sitting Monday, Jan. 30, and will sit for three straight weeks (Jan. 30-Feb. 17). It will break on Friday, Feb. 17, and will return on Monday, March 6. It will sit for one week and will adjourn on Friday, March 10. It will return on Monday, March 20, and will sit for two weeks (March 20-March 31). It will break again on Friday, March 31, for two weeks and will return on Monday, April 17, and will sit for five consecutive weeks (April 17-May 19). It will adjourn on Friday, May 19, for one week and will return again on Monday, May 29, and will sit for four consecutive weeks (May 29-June 23). It's scheduled to adjourn for the summer on June 23, 2023. It will break for 12 weeks (June 23-Sept. 18) and will resume sitting on Monday, Sept. 18. It will sit for three weeks (Sept. 18-Oct. 6), and will adjourn on Friday, Oct. 6, for a week. It will resume sitting on Monday, Oct. 16, and will sit for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 16-Nov. 10). It will break for one week (Nov. 13-Nov. 17) and will resume sitting on Monday, Nov. 20, and will sit for for four weeks (Nov. 20-Dec. 15). Luncheon: 'The Future of Canada's Life Science Industry'—The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion on "The Future of Canada's Life Science Industry" featuring Gordon C. McCauley, president and CEO of adMare BioInnovations; Cate Murray, president and CEO of Stem Cell Network; and Rob Annan, president and CEO of Genome Canada. This event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St., at 11:30 a.m. EST. For details and to purchase tickets, visit canadianclubottawa.ca. The Restitution Dialogues—The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts a conference, "The Restitution Dialogues: Exploring the Vatican Archives." Panel participants will discuss the broader impact of the contemporary ‘restitution revolution’, the nature and provenance of Canadian Indigenous material in the Vatican collection, institutional best practices in restitution and repatriation, and the cultural impact of return and renewal. This event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, online, at 12 p.m. EST. For information and register, visit billgrahamcentre.utoronto.ca. Lecture: 'Deploying Feminism'—The Balsillie School for International Affairs hosts a hybrid lecture on "Deploying Feminism: The Role of Gender in NATO Military Operations," featuring Stéfanie von Hlatky, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Gender, Security, and the Armed Force and the Associate Dean (research) of the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University. This hybrid event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, 67 Erb St. W. Waterloo, Ont., at 12:30 p.m. EST. Details: balsillieschool.ca. Panel: 'Power, Policy and Queerness'—McGill University hosts a panel discussion on "Power, Policy and Queerness," highlighting diverse views of people and groups working on policy issues affecting 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada, reflecting on how changes in the policy landscape have impacted their work, and sharing recommendations for the way forward in Canada. Participants include Curt Wackett, programs and policy research officer, Rainbow Railroad; Jaime Sadgrove, manager of communications and advocacy, Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity; and Chris Karas, present litigant in the federal case of Christopher Karas v. Canadian Blood Services and Health Canada. This event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Thomson House, 3650 rue McTavish. Montreal, at 2 p.m. EST. Register via Eventbrite. Panel: 'The Future of Canada’s Natural Resources'—The Economic Club of Canada hosts a panel discussion on "Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Future of Canada’s Natural Resources." Participants include former MP Dan McTeague, president, Canadians for Affordable Energy; Alex Pourbaix, president and CEO, Cenovus Energy; Catherine Cobden, president and CEO, Canadian Steel Producers Association; and James Scongack, executive vice-president, operational services and chief development officer, Bruce Power. This event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Hilton Hotel, 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, starting at 11:45 a.m. EST. Details and tickets: economicclub.ca. Book launch: Canada and China: A Fifty-Year Journey—York University hosts the launch of Prof. B. Michael Frolic's new book, Canada and China: A Fifty-Year Journey. A panel discussion on past, present, and future Canada-China relations will follow. This event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at York University, 519 Kaneff Tower, 4700 Keele St. North York, Ont., 3 p.m. EST. Register via Eventbrite. Reflections on Afghanistan—The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History and the NATO Association of Canada host a hybrid event, "Reflections on Afghanistan: Between War and Peace," featuring Ben Rowswell, former Canadian representative in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and Lt.-Gen. (retired) Steve Bowes, former deputy chief of staff plans, ISAF Joint Command. This event will happen on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in person and online at 4 p.m. EST. Details: billgrahamcentre.utoronto.ca. Mulcair to Take Part in Conference—Former federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair will take part in a conference, "The Politicization of Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms," hosted by Concordia University. This event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Room 2.260, 1515 St. Catherine W. Montreal, beginning at 6 p.m. EST. Register via Eventbrite. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18—THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Crown Corporate Governance Conference —The Canadian Institute hosts the "Crown Corporate Governance" conference from Jan. 17-18, featuring programming addressing the most critical challenges, create solutions, and provide guidance for decision-makers of crown corporations and public sector entities. This year’s co-chairs are Teresa Woo-Paw, chair at Canadian Race Relations Foundation; Colleen Ouellette, deputy secretary and director corporate secretariat at Export Development Canada; and Thomas Yeo, partner at Torys LLP. Speakers include Anne-Cecile Lequain, general manager, employee services and diversity, Canada Post; Chantal Guay, CEO at Standards Council of Canada; Frederic Duguay, general counsel and corporate secretary, Canada Infrastructure Bank; and other key stakeholders. Join the chairs and board members of leading federal and provincial crown corporations, as well as government and public sector executives, as they share insights and practical solutions on obstacles and challenges impeding board directors today. Jan. 18-19, 2023. Save 10 per cent with the Hill Times Publishing promo code: D10-999-HILLTIMES. For more, visit: bit.ly/3S9nsc4, email: customerservice@canadianinstitute.com, or call 1-877-927-7936. THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Workshop: 'Government Relations 101 for NGOs'—Louis Bélanger, past communications director for a former Canadian minister of international development, hosts a workshop for international development policy advocacy professionals looking to learn new skills in engaging with the Canadian government. This event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 39 McArthur Ave. Ottawa, at 11 a.m. EST. Tickets for this event are sold out. Bob Rae to Deliver Speech—Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, will deliver remarks in French on politics in a period of crisis hosted by Le club Canadien de Toronto. This event will take place Thursday, Jan. 19, at One King West Hotel and Residence, 1 King St. W. Toronto, at 12 p.m. EST. Details: clubcanadien.ca. Sen. Bernard To Deliver Remarks—PSG Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard will take part in a webinar, "Culturally Responsive Healthcare to Reduce Gender Based Violence," hosted by Dalhousie University. Participants will examine how health-care systems incorporate culturally appropriate programming, resources and services to support better responses to gender-based violence in African Nova Scotian communities. This event will take place on Thursday Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m. online. MONDAY, JAN. 23—WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 Cabinet Retreat—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his cabinet ministers, and their chiefs of staff will attend a cabinet retreat from Jan. 23-25, in Hamilton, Ont. TUESDAY, JAN. 24 Book Launch: Youth Without Representation—The University of Ottawa hosts the launch of Daniel Stockemer's new book, Youth Without Representation: The Absence of Young Adults in Parliaments, Cabinets and Candidacies (co-authored with Aksel Sundström). Stockemer will discuss the marginalization of young adults (aged 35 years or under), arguing that youths’ underrepresentation in political office constitutes a democratic deficit and why he thinks that youth must be present in politics at much higher rates. This event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in FSS 4004, University of Ottawa, from 12-1:30 p.m. Details: cips-cepi.ca. The Big Urgent Issues of 2023—The Pearson Centre hosts a webinar, "The Big Urgent Issues of 2023." This is a year when governments need to address many urgent public policy issues on many fronts all at one time, and in co-operation with all levels of government. Participants include Jim Stanford, economist and director of The Centre for Future Work; former MP Megan Leslie, now president of the World Wildlife Foundation; and former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant, CEO Space Canada and adviser at the Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 12-1 p.m. Register online. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 Bank of Canada to Announce the Overnight Rate—The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate, as well as publishing the Monetary Policy Report on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. EST. Details: bankofcanada.ca. Ukraine Envoy Participates in Webinar—Yulia Kovaliv, Ukrainian ambassador to Canada, will take part in a webinar hosted by the Victoria branch of the Canada International Council. Kovaliv will discuss Canada and Ukraine’s diplomatic and economic relations, past and present, the current situation in Ukraine including the Canadian government’s support to Kyiv, and her thoughts about the support coming from Canadians and the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada. This event will take place online on Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. EST. Details: thecic.org. Rethinking Canada’s Competition Policy in a Digital Economy—The Centre for International Governance Innovation hosts a workshop on "Rethinking Canada’s Competition Policy in a Digital Economy." The federal government’s recent consultation on the future of competition policy is an opportunity to examine the implications of digital data for markets and to rethink the policy frameworks that underpin those markets. Canada can learn from how other countries are rethinking and restructuring their competition policy. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2-4 p.m. For information, visit cigionline.org. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25—THURSDAY, JAN. 26 Threads Cultural Conversations—Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen will take part in the third annual Threads Cultural Conversations from Jan. 25-26. Hussen will join Ali Abukar for a conversation on "Journeys from Somalia: Putting Down Roots in Communities." Register at sods.sk.ca. THURSDAY, JAN. 26 Canada’s Game: Violence, Misogyny, and Racism in Hockey—Simon Fraser University hosts a webinar, "Canada’s Game – violence, misogyny and racism in hockey." Canada’s sports minister says there is a "systemic problem" of sexual violence and toxic masculinity in Canada's hockey culture. Sports journalist Laura Robinson and Courtney Szto, assistant professor of kinesiology and health studies at Queen's University, will discuss the Hockey Canada scandal as a jumping off point to interrogate the damaging culture at the heart of hockey in Canada. Thursday, Jan. 26, 4-5:30 p.m. PST. Register via Eventbrite. FRIDAY, JAN. 27 Seminar: 'Invoking the Emergencies Act'—The Canadian Study of Parliament Group hosts a seminar, "Invoking the Emergencies Act: One Year Later," featuring practitioners and academics who will examine the Emergencies Act, its invocation, and lessons from 2022 for government, Parliament, and beyond. This event will take place on Friday, Jan. 27, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St., at 9 a.m. EST. Tickets via Eventbrite. SATURDAY, JAN. 28—SUNDAY, JAN. 29 Liberal Caucus Retreat—The national Liberal caucus is expected to meet for its winter retreat, Jan. 28-29 in Ottawa. MONDAY, JAN. 30 House Resumes Sitting—The House of Commons will resume sitting on Monday, Jan. 30, and will sit for three straight weeks (Jan. 30-Feb. 17). Nation Builder of the Year Award—The Empire Club of Canada hosts the 2022 Nation Builder of the Year Award, recognizing Canadians who have made a positive, timely and lasting contribution to Canadian Society. This year's recipient is Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, Canadian Olympic ice hockey player, assistant general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and resident physician. This HYBRID event will happen on Monday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. EST. Details: empireclubofcanada.com. Minister Champagne Delivers Remarks—Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will deliver remarks at a luncheon event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. He will be joined by Thierry Breton, commissioner for Internal Market, European Commission. This event will take place at the Marriott Château Champlain, 1050 De la Gauchetière St. W., Montreal. Monday, Jan. 30. 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. To register, visit corim.qc.ca. TUESDAY, JAN. 31 Conference: 'Canadian Agri-Food in a Hungry World'—The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and the Canadian Agri-food Trade Alliance host "Canadian Agri-Food in a Hungry World," a one-day conference featuring leaders from across agri-food, security, foreign affairs and trade. The intersection of farming and food production with trade, security, and diplomacy can give Canada a new and exciting role in the world, if we are willing to take it on. This event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Westin TwentyTwo, 22nd Floor, 11 Colonel By Dr., beginning at 8 a.m. EST. Register via Eventbrite. Webinar: 'Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty'—Toronto Metropolitan University hosts a webinar on the book Uncle: Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty. TMU assistant professor Dr. Cheryl Thompson will discuss her book and how, from martyr to insult, “Uncle Tom” has influenced two centuries of racial politics. This event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 31, online. 12:30 p.m. EST. Register via Eventbrite. Emergency Management in Canada—The Institute of Public Administration of Canada's Manitoba branch hosts a webinar, "Emergency Management in Canada." Johanu Botha, assistant deputy minister, Emergency Management, Government of Manitoba, will explore how in Canada, the challenge of developing emergency management systems is affected by the divide between federal and local governments, the constitutional responsibility and policy capacity of provinces, Indigenous emergency management capacity, and the application of emergency management expertise. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12-1 p.m. CST. Register via Eventbrite. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 Indigenous Disruptions—Carleton University hosts a lecture, "Indigenous Disruptions: How Indigenous Self-Determination Practices Can Deepen and Expand International Theory," featuring Sheryl Lightfoot, Canada Research Chair in Global Indigenous Rights and Politics; and associate professor, First Nations and Indigenous Studies and Political Science at the University of British Columbia. This event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Room 2220-2228 Richcraft Building, 1125 Colonel By Dr., 5 p.m. EST. Details: events.carleton.ca. Canadian Club of Toronto Marks 125 years—The Canadian Club of Toronto celebrates its 125-year history. A panel of past premiers including Jason Kenney and Kathleen Wynne will discuss with Steve Paikin how unified Canada is after more than 150 years of exploration. Nyall Johnston will open the event with a creation story, and George Elliott Clarke will close the event with poetry. This event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Malaparte, 350 King St. W. Toronto, at 5:30 p.m. EST. Details: canadianclub.org. Webinar: 'MAiD in early 2023'—Dalhousie University hosts a webinar, "MAiD in early 2023: Where are We Now and Where are We Going?" part of its 17th Dalhousie Mini Medical School. This event will take place online on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. EST. Details: events.dal.ca. Lecture: 'Age of Anarchy'—The Balsillie School for International Affairs hosts a lecture, "The Age of Anarchy: Navigating a World Where Everyone is Connected and No One is in Charge," featuring Balsillie School fellow John Hancock, counsellor, World Trade Organization in Geneva. This hybrid event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, 67 Erb St. W. Waterloo, Ont., at 7 p.m. EST. Details: balsillieschool.ca. THURSDAY, FEB. 2 Keynote: ‘Investing in the Growth of Canada's Indigenous Economy’—Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu will deliver a keynote address, "Investing in the Growth of Canada's Indigenous Economy." A panel discussion will follow, moderated by Tabatha Bull, president and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. This event will take place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Thursday, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m. Tickets available at canadianclubottawa.ca. TUESDAY, FEB. 7—THURSDAY, FEB. 9 AFN Water Symposium—The Assembly of First Nations Symposium hosts its sixth Water Symposium and Trade Show, a chance to discuss safe drinking water and wastewater issues specific to First Nations across Canada. This event will take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Feb. 7-9. Details: afn.ca. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Reception—Join Bioindustrial Innovation Canada for a reception to learn more about Canada’s growing sustainable chemistry innovation ecosystem. Come meet the people behind some of Canada’s green start-ups and learn about what BIC’s business accelerator has to offer. Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m., Renaissance Room, Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa. RSVP: mjackson@bincanada.ca. THURSDAY, FEB. 9 U.S. Ambassador to Deliver Remarks—U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen will deliver remarks on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m. EST, at a roundtable luncheon hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. This event will take place at 67 Yonge St., Suite 300, Toronto. Register: cdhowe.org. TUESDAY, FEB. 28 Roundtable with CRA Commissioner —The C.D. Howe Institute hosts a roundtable luncheon with Bob Hamilton, commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency. This event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 12 p.m. EST, at 67 Yonge St., Suite 300, Toronto. Details: cdhowe.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Conference on Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants —International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan and Janez Lenarčič, European commissioner for crisis management, will co-host the International Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants and their Host Countries and Communities. Details to follow. Contact Haley.Hodgson@international.gc.ca. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 Grain Farmers of Ontario, Quebec Grain Farmers, Atlantic Grains Council and Spirits Canada Event—Rob Black, Senator (Ontario), 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. The event will be hosted on March 29, 2023, from 4-8 p.m. EST in the Wellington Building, Room 325. Invited guests and Parliamentarians please RSVP to ahessels@gfo.ca. 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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