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In this episode of CPAC’s Information Ecosystem series, Influencers, digital creators, marketing agencies, media experts, and academics discuss the impact of content creators on the information environment, including the news industry, politics and democracy.

After their deepest diplomatic rift in decades, how are Canada and India rebuilding trust and their relationship? India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik discusses the dramatic rupture between the two countries and the efforts now underway to reset relations. In conversation with CPAC's Marc-André Cossette, Patnaik explains what drove the breakdown, why both sides decided it was time to move forward, and what a new relationship between Canada and India might look like.

Slated as the largest AI and technology event in Canada, ALL IN gathers researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Canada’s innovation ecosystem. AI Minister Evan Solomon and his German counterpart Karsten Wildberger participate in a panel discussion alongside Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez and Aleph Alpha founder Samuel Weinbach, moderated by CBC reporter Catherine Cullen. (September 16, 2026)

Slated as the largest AI and technology event in Canada, ALL IN gathers researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez and Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of BCE Inc․ and Bell Canada participate in a panel discussion on AI and economic growth moderated by CBC reporter Catherine Cullen. (September 16, 2026)

Slated as the largest AI and technology event in Canada, ALL IN gathers researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Managing director and head of OpenAI for countries, George Osborne, sits down for a conversation with Bloomberg AI reporter Rachel Metz. (September 16, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their 3nd annual policy summit “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done", a one-day summit dedicated to unlocking the next era of national progress. In the second panel discussion Mia Morisset (Inovia Capital), Melika Carroll (Cohere), Thomas Pitfield (Canada 2020) and Taylor Owen (McGill University) join moderator Merran Smith (New Economy Canada) to dicuss how Canada can harness AI for economic growth (September 29, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their 3rd annual policy summit “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done", a one-day summit dedicated to unlocking the next era of national progress. In the third panel discussion, Matthew Zolnowski (Greyfriars LLC), Wendy Hadwen (Department of National Defence, Canada) and Eric Miller (Global Battery Materials Corp) join moderator Todd Stone (Association of Mineral Exploration, BC) to dicuss the competitive advantage of Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy. (September 29, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their 3nd annual policy summit “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done", a one-day summit dedicated to unlocking the next era of national progress. In the opening panel discussion Niko Nikolaidis (Innergex Renewable Energy), Seamus O’Regan (Former Natural Resources, Indigenous Services and Labour Minister) and Travis Allan (Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council) join moderator Merran Smith (New Economy Canada) to dicuss how governments, utilities, Indigenous partners, investors, and industry can work together to build the electricity system Canada needs (September 29, 2026)

Politicians, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers gather in Ottawa at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference. The annual conference is regarded as the largest conservative networking event in Canada. This year’s theme is “A Winning Vision”. The panelists David Clement (North American Affairs Manager, Consumer Choice Center) and Josh Tabish (Senior Director, Chamber of Progress) discuss threats to digital freedom and its impact on taxes and regulations on the net. (May 7, 2026)

Progressive leaders from across Canada gather in Ottawa for the 2026 Progress Summit, hosted by the Broadbent Institute. This year's theme is “Defending Democracy Across Borders.” The Summit brings together leaders and activists to assess today’s challenges and re-envision the plan to defend democracy globally. The General Secretary of the Ecuador Citizen Revolution Movement, Andrés Arauz, delivers keynote remarks and joins Brandi Morin for a discussion on Canada–Ecuador bilateral and trade relations, including the recent FTA and its lacunae.

In "Public Affairs Issues", Amandine Hamon (PhD student in communications, University of Montreal) discusses intergenerational cohabitation with Véronique Hivon (visiting professor, department of political science, University of Montreal). This event is organized by la Maison des Affaires Publiques Internationales. (March 11, 2026)

Should grounds raised to challenge the constitutional validity of the Act respecting the laicity of the State be accepted? (March 24, 2026)

What does the deferential standard of review mean in terms of weighing sentencing factors and making factual findings? How should courts approach sentencing when ss. 718.04, 718.201, and 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code apply?

Did the Court of Appeal err in law in ordering that the agreement to settle the authorized class action be submitted to the court by the applicants/defendants for approval? Did the Court of Appeal’s order requiring submission of the settlement agreement for approval place counsel in a conflict of interest and compromise their ethical obligations? Did the Court of Appeal err in ruling that a lawyer acting for plaintiffs in a class action has a solicitor-client relationship only with the class representative? Did the Court of Appeal err in ruling that a lawyer acting for plaintiffs in a class action does not represent the class members? Did the Court of Appeal err in ruling that a lawyer acting for plaintiffs in a class action owes no duty to act in the best interests of the class where those interests conflict with the instructions of the class representative? Did the Court of Appeal err by breaching its duty to protect the interests of absent class members, particularly where those interests conflict with those of the class representative? / Did the Court of Appeal err in asking the defendants to submit an amended settlement agreement for approval if Mr. Gobeil and Mr. Walter refused to do so? Did the Court of Appeal err in law in holding that art. 2633 C.C.Q. and art. 528 C.C.P., governing homologation under ordinary law, apply to the approval of a class action settlement? Did the Court of Appeal err in law in concluding that arts. 2633 C.C.Q. and 528 C.C.P. govern the process for approval of a class action settlement? (February 16, 2026)

Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026 Clause-by-Clause Consideration Witnesses Canadian Food Inspection Agency Jay Holmes, Executive Director, Business Enablement and Regulatory Services Lindsay Wild, Director, Regulatory, Legislative and Economic Affairs Department of Employment and Social Development Mona Nandy, Director General, Employment Insurance Policy Francis Nolan-Poupart, Director, Employment Insurance Policy Department of Finance Gervais Coulombe, Director General, Legislation, Sales Tax Division Galen Countryman, Director General, Federal-Provincial Relations Lauchlin MacEachern, Acting Director General, Legislation, Tax Policy Branch Nicolas Marion, Senior Director, Payments Policy, Financial Services Division Mark Maxson, Senior Director, Employment and Education, Personal Income Tax Division Justin Stuart, Senior Director, Income Security Mark Walsh, Senior Director, Savings and Investment Shane Baddeley, Director, Economic Development Jeffrey Baylis, Senior Analyst, Financial Sector Integrity and National Security Liam Browne, Senior Tax Policy Advisor Department of Health Shannon Laforce, Director General Jordan Hancey, Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs Department of Transport Jennifer Little, Director General, Air Policy Source: ourcommons.ca

On April 30, 2026 Senator Marilou McPhedran hosted the Virus of Inequality Symposium in Ottawa. The gathering of women leaders, advocates, and scholars focused on addressing systemic inequities and the historical legacy of feminist mobilization in Canada. In the first conversation Senator Chantal Petitclerc (Independent Senators Group) discussed inequality in sports with Anne Merklinger (Own the Podium).(April 30, 2026)

U.S. President Donald Trump announces the enrollment of over 60 million children into investment accounts titled “Trump Accounts.” He is joined by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senator Ted Cruz, and investors. October 7, 2026. Former acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli speaks on a panel about the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. The panel, which includes a legal analyst and investigative reporter, discusses policy, deportation tactics, and the impact on the 2026 midterm elections. October 6, 2026.

The World Health Organization provides a briefing on the pneumonic plague, Ebola, and other global health issues. October 7, 2026. The French parliamentary committee of cultural affairs hears from Minister of Education Édouard Geffray on the state of the high school protests in France. October 7, 2026.

The Eurasia Group and RBC host the 2026 US-Canada Summit in Toronto. The day long event brings together top leaders from business and politics to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges facing the US-Canada relationship. In the afternoon session Premier R.J. Simpson (Northwest Territories), Thomas Dans (United States Arctic Research Commission) and Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (Chairman of Arctic Circle) sit down with Matina Stevis-Gridneff (The New York Times) to discuss arctic sovereignty and economic and security opportunities. (June 11, 2026)

The Eurasia Group and RBC host the 2026 US-Canada Summit in Toronto. The day long event brings together top leaders from business and politics to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges facing the US-Canada relationship. In the afternoon session Industry Minister Mélanie Joly sits down with Candace Laing (Canadian Chamber of Commerce) to discuss how Canada can attract the kind of investment we need. (June 11, 2026)

After their deepest diplomatic rift in decades, how are Canada and India rebuilding trust and their relationship? India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik discusses the dramatic rupture between the two countries and the efforts now underway to reset relations. In conversation with CPAC's Marc-André Cossette, Patnaik explains what drove the breakdown, why both sides decided it was time to move forward, and what a new relationship between Canada and India might look like.

In this episode of CPAC’s Information Ecosystem series, Influencers, digital creators, marketing agencies, media experts, and academics discuss the impact of content creators on the information environment, including the news industry, politics and democracy.

Politicians, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers gather in Ottawa at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference. The annual conference is regarded as the largest conservative networking event in Canada. This year’s theme is “A Winning Vision”. Panelists Hank Idsinga (Former Inspector in charge of homicide unit, Toronto Police Services), Ches Parsons (Retired RCMP assistant commissioner and former director general of national security) and Larry Brock (MP, Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations) sit down for a discussion on public safety, sentencing, and amending the criminal code.

AFN P.E.I. Regional Chief Wendell LaBobe leads a discussion on the gaps in access to First Nations addictions treatment centres on day 2 of the Assembly of First Nations 47th Annual General Assembly. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July14 - 16 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 15, 2026)

Politicians, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers gather in Ottawa at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference. The annual conference is regarded as the largest conservative networking event in Canada. This year’s theme is “A Winning Vision”. The panelists Brian Cox (Adjunct professor of law at Cornell Law School, master of journalism student at Carleton University in Ottawa, and retired U.S. Army judge advocate), James Bezan (Member of Parliament, Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman) and Mitch Carkner (Chief Operating Officer, Dominion Dynamics) discuss Canada's evolving security threats and strategies to strengthen national defence readiness.

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts its annual scorecard reporting event in Ottawa to provide an update on Canada’s economic growth. CPAC’s Michael Serapio moderates a conversation with Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for rural development. (March 26, 2026)

After their deepest diplomatic rift in decades, how are Canada and India rebuilding trust and their relationship? India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik discusses the dramatic rupture between the two countries and the efforts now underway to reset relations. In conversation with CPAC's Marc-André Cossette, Patnaik explains what drove the breakdown, why both sides decided it was time to move forward, and what a new relationship between Canada and India might look like.

In this episode of CPAC’s Information Ecosystem series, Influencers, digital creators, marketing agencies, media experts, and academics discuss the impact of content creators on the information environment, including the news industry, politics and democracy.

The Right Honourable Stephen Harper was Canada’s 22nd prime minister from 2006 to 2015. Earlier this year, his official portrait was unveiled and added to the House of Commons’ collection. The portrait, painted by famous Canadian artist Phil Richards, depicts Stephen Harper’s life before, during, and after his political career.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sits down with Janice Stein (founding director, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto) for an armchair discussion at the 2026 US-Canada Summit in Toronto. Hosted by the Eurasia Group and RBC, the summit brings together top leaders from business and politics to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges facing the US-Canada relationship. (June 11, 2026)

The Canadian Internet Society and TELUS host a panel discussion on Canada’s AI strategy. The panelists Erin Kelly (President and CEO, Advanced Symbolics Inc.), Michael Geist (Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law), and Jaxson Khan (Founder and CEO, Aperture AI) discuss the urgent need for a functional definition of AI, clear AI laws, and the need to build domestic capacity to reduce dependence on foreign tech giants. They also critically examine the government consultation processes and broader policy gaps, including concerns about investment, transparency, and sovereignty.

Politicians, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers gather in Ottawa at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference. The annual conference is regarded as the largest conservative networking event in Canada. This year’s theme is “A Winning Vision”. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivers a keynote address and participates in a discussion at the conference.

The Globe and Mail hosts the Intersect 26 conference in Toronto. The event brings together journalists and sector leaders to discuss sovereignty, the economy and national growth. John Bolton, former U.S. national security advisor under President Trump, sits down with the Globe’s Andrew Coyne to discuss American foreign policy. (April 22, 2026)

The Canadian Centre for German and European Studies and the Defence and Strategy Forum host a symposium on shifting military balances within the Alliance. Teodora Morosanu (Deputy Secretary-General of the Defence and Strategy Forum) moderates a panel discussion on nuclear deterrence and conventional forces. The panel brings together French Ambassador to Canada Michel Miraillet, Brigadier-General Carol Potvin (Deputy Director General of Continental Defence Policy at the Department of National Defence), Laurent Borzillo (postdoctoral researcher at ENAP and founder of the FDS), Mathieu Landriault (OPSA and the University of Ottawa), and Chantal Lavallée (Royal Military College of Saint Jean). (May 4, 2026)