Prime Minister Trudeau to host first ministers’ meeting on health care in Ottawa on Feb. 7

MONDAY, FEB. 6 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until 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). Black History Month Tales Exhibition—As part of Black History Month 2023, the Senate's African-Canadian Group, in collaboration with Mosaïque Interculturelle and the African-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal, invites you to discover the works of African-Canadian artists. The exhibition is accessible to the public from Feb. 1-28. Pallium Canada's Parliamentary Reception: Pallium Canada will host a parliamentary reception from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Métropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex Drive. This reception will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and discussions centred on improving palliative care for all Canadians. For more information, contact ishwari.sawant@crestviewstrategy.com. Lecture on 'Inside the IPCC'—Carleton University hosts a lecture, "Climate Diplomacy and its Histories: Inside the IPCC." Ruth Morgan, Australian National University, will discuss how a planetary challenge like climate change suggests an international collaborative response, and how the expectation that climate diplomacy would follow scientific advances and produce multilateral solutions to the climate problem has proven to be complicated. This event will take place at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., 7 p.m. Details at events.carleton.ca. TUESDAY, FEB. 7 Health Care Summit—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a first ministers' meeting in Ottawa. TUESDAY, FEB. 7 Canadian Nuclear Association Reception—Representatives of the Canadian nuclear industry, including CNA members and supply chain representatives that include uranium mining, nuclear utilities, labour, women in nuclear, nuclear waste management, and more, are hosting a reception to celebrate the significant contributions the CNA makes to the country’s net-zero targets and to keep Canada competitive. This event is by invite only, and will take place between 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Please contact Canadiannuclear@tsa.ca for more information. Bank of Canada Governor to Deliver Remarks—Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will deliver remarks at a luncheon event hosted by the CFA Society Quebec in Québec City. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST. Details via cfaquebec.org. TUESDAY, FEB. 7—THURSDAY, FEB. 9 AFN Water Symposium—The Assembly of First Nations 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. TUESDAY, FEB. 7—FRIDAY, FEB. 10 Sustainable Communities Conference—The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ hosts its Sustainable Communities Conference from Feb. 7-10. Under the theme “Connecting for the future," participants will discuss and share best practices for making Canadian communities more environmentally, socially and economically vibrant. This event will take place online and at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr. Call 613-907-6395. Details: fcm.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. Canada’s National Security Challenges—The Toronto Metropolitan University International Issues Discussion Series (IID) is partnering with the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies to host former CSIS director, DND deputy minister, and PCO official Ward Elcock on Wednesday, Feb. 8. His talk on “Canada’s National Security Challenges” will be in person in Toronto Metropolitan University’s George Vari Engineering Building, room ENG 103 (245 Church Street, Toronto) at 6:30 p.m. For further details about the IID series please see iid.kislenko.com or contact the IID student leaders at iidseries@gmail.com. Ours To Tell—The Government of Canada is holding the 2023 Official Black History Month Celebration in Ottawa, hosted by Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen and organized by the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat at Canadian Heritage. The theme, “Ours to Tell,” is an open invitation to celebrate the people who have broken seemingly insurmountable barriers, while acknowledging the current trailblazers who are taking Black excellence to even greater heights. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m., in-person at the National Arts Centre, Canada Room, 1 Elgin St. Doors and on-site registration will open at 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, FEB. 9 Bombardier CEO to Deliver Remarks—The Canadian Club of Toronto hosts a luncheon featuring Éric Martel, president and CEO of Bombardier, who will speak on "Bombardier: Driving Canadian Ingenuity and Defending our Borders." This event will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, at 11:45 a.m. Details at canadianclub.org. 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. FRIDAY, FEB. 10 Minister Sajjan to Deliver Remarks—International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit Sajjan will deliver remarks on international development as part of a luncheon event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations in Montreal, Que. Friday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Details at corim.qc.ca. MONDAY, FEB. 13 A Celebration of Canadian Brewing—Parliamentarians and staff are invited to a reception hosted by Beer Canada on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at 6 p.m., in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. RSVP by Feb. 7 at cheers@beercanada.com. TUESDAY, FEB. 14—THURSDAY, FEB. 16 National MMIWG2S+ Gathering—The Assembly of First Nations hosts the 2023 National MMIWG2S+ Gathering featuring plenary and dialogue sessions to discuss the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People, the First Nations Action Plan, and implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice. This event will take place Feb. 14-16 at the Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Dr., B.C. Details at afn.ca. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 Achieving Agri-Food Workforce Stability by 2030: Food and Beverage Canada 2023 Policy Breakfast—This event, held in partnership with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council and in conjunction with The Future of Food Conference will bring together Co-Chairs of the National Workforce Strategic Framework for Agriculture and Food & Beverage Manufacturing to discuss the challenges in addressing industry’s historic labour and skills shortfalls. Space is limited. For more details, contact Kristina Farrell at kfarrell@tsa.ca. THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Paul Beaudry Delivers Speech—Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry will deliver remarks on "The importance of the Bank of Canada’s two per cent inflation target" to the Alberta School of Business. For information, visit bankofcanada.ca. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 Film: Ice Breaker—The Canadian Ambassadors Alumni Association and the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers host a special screening of the feature-length documentary film Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series, based on the Canada-USSR 1972 hockey series and Gary J. Smith's book, Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics at the 1972 Summit Series. All funds raised will support a scholarship fund for a graduate student of Indigenous background to study international affairs at Carleton University. This event will take place at the ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St., at 6:45 p.m. EST. Details: bytowne.ca 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 2 Introduction to Advocacy: Starting Your Journey—Stephanie Mitton, principal and founder of Beacon North Strategies, invites you to a free virtual introduction to advocacy event, where we will explore the ways in which you can make your voice heard and effect change on issues you care about, on Thursday, March 2, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EST. For more information and to register: beaconnorthstrategies.com 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. THURSDAY, MAY 4—SATURDAY, MAY 6 Liberal National Convention—Liberals from the across the country will be in Ottawa for the Liberal National Convention, May 4-6. The convention will host policy discussions, special keynote speakers, innovative campaign training session, and Liberals will elect their new national board of directors. Early-bird registration before Feb. 27 is $499.99. There will also be a virtual access pass to the convention. Registration details online here. Need help with registration or accessibility information? Please contact lib2023@liberal.ca or 1-888-LIBERAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 Politics and the Pen—Last year’s in-person return of the capital’s most anticipated event of the year reset the precedent. If you were there last year, you know what was missed by those who weren’t. If you weren’t, there’s time to catch up. On May 10, the gala continues, breaking free once again from the confines of Zoom. Black-tied elegance, be-gowned finery. Conversations that both flatter and flabbergast. The Fairmont Chateau Laurier will repeat its impeccable service as co-star, hosting the A-list cocktail reception through to the amusing and always memorable programming. And, then to the evening’s culmination—the awarding of the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. The power of the written word is palpable all evening. Over the many years Politics & the Pen has gathered literary and political enthusiasts, the event has raised over $5-million for the Writers’ Trust of Canada. We hope you’ll join us this year and that the strength that incredible writing brings will remain with you throughout the year. Wednesday, May 10, with the reception beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa. 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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