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Is the possibility of political oversight an adequate alternative remedy to judicial review? Does the partial privative clause in section 66 of the Conflict of Interest Act preclude an application for judicial review? If the partial privative clause in section 66 of the Conflict of Interest Act precludes an application for judicial review, is section 66 of no force or effect because it is inconsistent with the Constitution Act, 1867? (January 15, 2026)

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 24,2026

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 25,2026

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 26,2026

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Teck Resources host an event focusing on the links between Canada’s critical mineral supply chains and economic security, industrial resilience, defence production, and allied burden sharing. The panelists LGen (ret’d) Michael Day (CEO, Spiral Communications), Jennifer Ditchburn (president & CEO, Institute for Research on Public Policy), and Jonathan Price (CEO, Teck Resources) explore the significance of developing a responsible critical mineral strategy and policy for economic and national security. (February 5, 2026)

Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and bestselling author Thomas L. Friedman discusses the evolving drivers of U.S. foreign policy under President Trump as part of this year’s Phil Lind Initiative speakers series. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia and is made possible by a generous gift from the late Philip Lind. (January 22, 2026)

New Democratic Party of Canada delegates gather in Winnipeg for the party's 2026 policy convention.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak delivers opening remarks on the first day of the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering in Ottawa over three days from December 2- 4 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (December 2, 2025)

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Cross the pond to the United Kingdom where the British Prime Minister answers questions from the floor of the House of Commons. Every Wednesday that Parliament is in session, MPs raise issues as well as grievances and seek information about the Government's plans. It is an opportunity for members of all political stripes to question the Prime Minister on any subject.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington. March 26, 2026. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to media following a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Cernay-la-Ville, France. March 27, 2026.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference for the launch of his Annual Report for 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. March 26, 2026. UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to media in New York on the situation in the Middle East. March 25, 2026.

Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala delivers the 2026 budget in the provincial legislature.

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 24,2026

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 25,2026

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 26,2026

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 24,2026

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 25,2026

Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and bestselling author Thomas L. Friedman discusses the evolving drivers of U.S. foreign policy under President Trump as part of this year’s Phil Lind Initiative speakers series. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia and is made possible by a generous gift from the late Philip Lind. (January 22, 2026)

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 26,2026

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Indigenous Peoples – February 25, 2026 Government response to the committee’s fourteenth report tabled in the Senate during the First Session of the Forty-fourth Parliament Witnesses Darlene Bess, Assistant Deputy Minister, Resolution and Partnerships (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) Jasmine Bouchard, Assistant Deputy Minister, User Experience and Engagement (Library and Archives Canada) Valerie Gideon, Deputy Minister (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) Roxane Lafrenière, Director General, Government Record Branch (Library and Archives Canada) Krista Robertson, Senior Director, Litigation, Resolution and Policy (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) Examine and report on the Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders events Consideration of a draft agenda (future business) Source: sencanada.ca

Transport and Communications – February 4, 2026 The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 1, 2, 24, 28 and 29 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 Topic: Division 28 of Part 5 Consideration of a draft report Witnesses Jim Ferrier, Director, Public Policy (National Airlines Council of Canada) Wei Li, Vice-President and Secretary-General (Canadian UAV Association) Julie Mailhot, President and Chief Executive Officer (Air Transport Association of Canada) Shannon Saunders, Director, Operations and Regulatory Affairs (National Airlines Council of Canada) Source: sencanada.ca

Audit and Oversight - March 11, 2026 Supervise and report on the Senate’s internal and external audits and related matters Consideration of a draft agenda (future business) Source: sencanada.ca

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The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute holds its third annual conference. The theme this year is "Canadian Agri-Food in a Risky World." Leaders from the industry come together, share insights and advance ideas on emerging issues facing this sector. Panelists Lawrence Hanson (Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and Mark Redmond (CEO, RDAR) discuss trade diversification and the often underestimated risks in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Meagan Murdoch (Vice-President and National Lead, Issues & Crisis, Hill & Knowlton) moderates the panel.