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The Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) hosts its annual conference on current issues in Canadian and international communications law and policy. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission chairperson and CEO Vicky Eatrides delivers a keynote address on the CRTC's role and priorities. (October 21, 2024)

The Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) hosts its annual conference on current issues in Canadian and international communications law and policy. Patricia Kosseim, the information and privacy commissioner of Ontario, delivers remarks on regulating in the digital age. (October 22, 2024)

The Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) hosts its annual conference on current issues in Canadian and international communications law and policy. CPAC's Omayra Issa moderates a panel discussion on artificial intelligence, disinformation and elections. The panel includes Don Lenihan (president and CEO, Middle Ground Policy Research), Elizabeth Dubois (University research chair in politics, communication and technology, University of Ottawa), and Frank Graves (founder and president, EKOS Research Associates Inc.). Commissioner of Canada elections Caroline Simard delivers remarks before the panel discussion. (October 21, 2024)

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The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Darlene McBain (director, industry relations, Farm Credit Canada) moderates a conversation on sustainable agriculture and lessons that can be learned from other sectors. Derek Nighbor (president & CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada) and Timothy Kennedy (president & CEO, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance) participate in the discussion. (October 2, 2024)

In Ottawa, Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue gives a statement following the release of the final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. The commission examined allegations of foreign interference by China, Russia and other foreign states in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections. The report concludes that despite attempts of interference by foreign actors, Canada’s “democratic institutions have remained robust.” The report highlights that although there was “evidence of some concerning behaviour” among politicians, the findings state there is “no evidence of traitors in Parliament.” Justice Hogue outlines 51 recommendations for addressing foreign meddling, including fighting disinformation, intelligence sharing, the regulation of political parties, among other measures. In Ottawa, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks to the media about the findings in the foreign interference commission’s final report. In Burnaby, B.C., NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to the media about the findings in the foreign interference commission’s final report. Singh reiterates his call for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to obtain the necessary security clearance to be briefed on classified national security information. The NDP leader takes questions on reports that the federal government is planning pandemic-level relief for workers and businesses if U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters in Toronto before signing an agreement with the Aroland First Nation. The deal supports infrastructure upgrades along the Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich region in the province’s far north. Also taking part in the news conference are Greg Rickford, the minister of Indigenous affairs and First Nations economic reconciliation, Will Bouma, Rickford’s parliamentary assistant, and Sonny Gagnon, chief of Aroland First Nation. The premier faces questions from the press about the upcoming provincial election, which is expected to be called later in the day. In Warsaw, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk sign an agreement on nuclear energy cooperation. The leaders hold a joint news conference following the meeting. Prime Minister Trudeau faces questions on U.S. President Trump’s recent calls for NATO member countries to increase their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP. David Eby, the premier of British Columbia, holds a news conference in Vancouver to talk about the tariff threat facing Canada. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods could take effect as soon as February 1.

The Forest Products Association of Canada hosts their annual forest policy conference in Ottawa. This year's theme is "national challenges, natural solutions, and building a brighter future". John Desjarlais (executive director, Indigenous Resource Network) moderates a panel discussion on the path to Indigenous reconciliation and the forestry sector. The panel includes Tina Rasmussen (chief business officer, Meadow Lake Tribal Council), Chana Martineau (CEO, Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation), and Matthew Foss (VP, research and policy, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business). (September 18, 2024)

In Ottawa, Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue gives a statement following the release of the final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. The commission examined allegations of foreign interference by China, Russia and other foreign states in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections. The report concludes that despite attempts of interference by foreign actors, Canada’s “democratic institutions have remained robust.” The report highlights that although there was “evidence of some concerning behaviour” among politicians, the findings state there is “no evidence of traitors in Parliament.” Justice Hogue outlines 51 recommendations for addressing foreign meddling, including fighting disinformation, intelligence sharing, the regulation of political parties, among other measures. In Ottawa, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks to the media about the findings in the foreign interference commission’s final report. In Burnaby, B.C., NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to the media about the findings in the foreign interference commission’s final report. Singh reiterates his call for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to obtain the necessary security clearance to be briefed on classified national security information. The NDP leader takes questions on reports that the federal government is planning pandemic-level relief for workers and businesses if U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters in Toronto before signing an agreement with the Aroland First Nation. The deal supports infrastructure upgrades along the Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich region in the province’s far north. Also taking part in the news conference are Greg Rickford, the minister of Indigenous affairs and First Nations economic reconciliation, Will Bouma, Rickford’s parliamentary assistant, and Sonny Gagnon, chief of Aroland First Nation. The premier faces questions from the press about the upcoming provincial election, which is expected to be called later in the day. In Warsaw, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk sign an agreement on nuclear energy cooperation. The leaders hold a joint news conference following the meeting. Prime Minister Trudeau faces questions on U.S. President Trump’s recent calls for NATO member countries to increase their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP. David Eby, the premier of British Columbia, holds a news conference in Vancouver to talk about the tariff threat facing Canada. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods could take effect as soon as February 1.

The 2024 Global Progress Action Summit in Montreal brings together progressive political leaders, policy experts, and changemakers from more than 15 countries to discuss and collaborate on bold new ideas and directions in progressive governance. In the final panel discussion, Patrick Gaspard (CAP Action) leads a discussion with Jacinda Ardern (former prime minister of New Zealand), Klara Dobrev (member of the European Parliament, Hungary), Romina Kuko (deputy minister of interior, Albania), Kati Piri (member of parliament, Netherlands) and Effie Achtsioglou (member of parliament, Greece) about efforts to challenge and change the status quo of global politics. (September 21, 2024)

In Ottawa, Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue gives a statement following the release of the final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. The commission examined allegations of foreign interference by China, Russia and other foreign states in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections. The report concludes that despite attempts of interference by foreign actors, Canada’s “democratic institutions have remained robust.” The report highlights that although there was “evidence of some concerning behaviour” among politicians, the findings state there is “no evidence of traitors in Parliament.” Justice Hogue outlines 51 recommendations for addressing foreign meddling, including fighting disinformation, intelligence sharing, the regulation of political parties, among other measures. In Ottawa, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks to the media about the findings in the foreign interference commission’s final report. In Burnaby, B.C., NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to the media about the findings in the foreign interference commission’s final report. Singh reiterates his call for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to obtain the necessary security clearance to be briefed on classified national security information. The NDP leader takes questions on reports that the federal government is planning pandemic-level relief for workers and businesses if U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters in Toronto before signing an agreement with the Aroland First Nation. The deal supports infrastructure upgrades along the Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich region in the province’s far north. Also taking part in the news conference are Greg Rickford, the minister of Indigenous affairs and First Nations economic reconciliation, Will Bouma, Rickford’s parliamentary assistant, and Sonny Gagnon, chief of Aroland First Nation. The premier faces questions from the press about the upcoming provincial election, which is expected to be called later in the day. In Warsaw, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk sign an agreement on nuclear energy cooperation. The leaders hold a joint news conference following the meeting. Prime Minister Trudeau faces questions on U.S. President Trump’s recent calls for NATO member countries to increase their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP. David Eby, the premier of British Columbia, holds a news conference in Vancouver to talk about the tariff threat facing Canada. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods could take effect as soon as February 1.

The Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) hosts its annual conference on current issues in Canadian and international communications law and policy. Mark Saunders (manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) and Matthew Bisson (manager, Indigenous office, CRTC) discuss Indigenous connectivity developments. (October 21, 2024)

Canada's ambassador to China Jennifer May delivers a keynote address on Canada-China relations at an event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM). Following her speech, the ambassador sits down for a conversation with former diplomat and international analyst Jean-François Lépine. (September 16, 2024)

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, January 28, 2025

Communication is the art of making connections and building bridges. Whether it's to reach audiences, convince them, mobilize them, or get them to take action, we must be able to engage in dialogue, debate and inform. In Communication Issues, Amandine Hamon (PhD candidate in communication, University of Montreal) discusses journalism and misinformation with Florent Daudens (director of newsgathering and deployment for national and international news at Radio-Canada) and Tristan Péloquin (investigative journalist at La Presse). This event is organized by the Université de Montréal's Department of Communication. (February 2, 2024)

The Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) hosts its annual conference on current issues in Canadian and international communications law and policy. Peter Grant, communications lawyer, author and artist, delivers remarks on trade policy and platform regulation. (October 21, 2024)

Did the arresting officers have reasonable suspicion to detain for investigative purposes? Should the firearm seized as evidence have been excluded under s. 24(2) of the Charter? Did the Court of Appeal extend the correct degree of deference to the trial judge’s conclusions?

Canada's ambassador to China Jennifer May delivers a keynote address on Canada-China relations at an event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM). Following her speech, the ambassador sits down for a conversation with former diplomat and international analyst Jean-François Lépine. (September 16, 2024)

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly participates in the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations' political series. Minister Joly delivers remarks on Canada’s Arctic foreign policy and the incoming Trump administration. Following her remarks, the minister speaks with economist, columnist and former Quebec delegate deneral in New York, Martine Hébert. (December 12, 2024)

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute hosts a conference on the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s agri-food sector entitled "Canadian agri-food in a sustainable world". Robin Booker (Editor at The Western Producer) moderates a discussion exploring what sound policy looks like in today’s competitive agri-food landscape, with panelists Brent Preston (President of Farmers for Climate Solutions), Pierre Petelle (President & CEO of CropLife Canada), Mark Redmond (Chief Executive Officer of Results Driven Agriculture Research), and Steven Jurgutis (Director General, policy planning and integration at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada). (October 2, 2024)

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, January 28, 2025

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh & Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet address First Nation chiefs and delegates on Day 3 of the Special Chiefs Assembly. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering in Ottawa over three days December 03-05, 2024 for discussions and decision-making regarding the direction of the AFN (December 05, 2024)

AFN CEO Andrew Bisson, AFN VP Jon Thompson, AFN Youth Council Co-Chair Isaiah Bernard and 2SLGBTQQIA Council Co-Chairperson Tyler George provide updates to chiefs in the assembly. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering in Ottawa over three days December 03-05, 2024 for discussions and decision-making regarding the direction of the AFN (December 03, 2024)

On September 18th in Toronto, key stakeholders, military leaders and academics gathered to explore challenges and opportunities in the Arctic at the Mackenzie Institute's Canadian Arctic Conference. In the final panel discussion of the conference, former MP Leona Alleslev, former Deputy Commander NORAD LGen (ret’d) Alain Pelletier and Retired Rear-Admiral Luc Cassivi discuss Canada's current Arctic Defence stategy. (September 18, 2024)

On September 18th in Toronto, key stakeholders, military leaders and academics gathered to explore challenges and opportunities in the Arctic at the Mackenzie Institute's Canadian Arctic Conference. In the closing keynote address former NORAD Commander US General (ret’d) Glen D. Vanherck outlines the current state of NORAD, continental defence and the challenges in detecting, defending against, and deterring threats. (September 18, 2024)

The Forest Products Association of Canada hosts their annual forest policy conference in Ottawa. This year's theme is "national challenges, natural solutions, and building a brighter future". Kelsey Winter (manager of wildfire operations research, FPInnovations) moderates a panel discussion on wildfire management in Canada. The panel includes Murray Wilson (retired forester), Roger Lewis (superintendent of special projects, Sqomish Forestry LP), and Percy Guichon (councillor, Tsideldel First Nation). (September 18, 2024)

The Forest Products Association of Canada hosts their annual forest policy conference in Ottawa. This year's theme is "national challenges, natural solutions, and building a brighter future". Marta Morgan (former deputy minister of foreign affairs, Global Affairs Canada) moderates a panel discussion on leveraging Canadian markets amid geopolitical uncertainties. The panel includes Steve Verheul (former chief trade negotiator, Global Affairs Canada), Laura Dawson (aura Dawson, executive director, Future Borders Coalition), and Jay Allen (economic minister, embassy of Canada to the U.S., Global Affairs Canada). (September 18, 2024)

The Center for United States Studies of the Raoul Dandurand Chair hosts a panel discussion on the impact of the U.S. presidential election on Quebec and Canada. Frédérick Gagnon (Raoul Dandurand chair and director of the Center for United States Studies) moderates the conversation with Christophe Cloutier-Roy (deputy director, Center for United States Studies), Andréanne Bissonnette (associate researcher, Center for United States Studies and postdoctoral fellow, Western Washington University), and Justin Massie (political science professor, UQAM and co-director, Réseau d'analyse stratégique). (November 19, 2024)

Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen sits down with Nick Schifrin (PBS NewsHour) to discuss the future of democracy in Taiwan after receiving the McCain Public Service Leadership Award. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 23, 2024)

Defence Minister Bill Blair delivers opening remarks as the 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum gets underway. The remarks take place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials.(November 22, 2024)

Mohammed Abulahoum (Justice and Building Party, Yemen), Admiral Rob Bauer (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Cochav Elkayam-Levy (Civil Commission on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children), General. B. Chance “Salty” Saltzman (United States Space Force) join moderatorJanice Gross Stein (Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy) to discuss mounting global challenges. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 22, 2024)

The Center for United States Studies of the Raoul Dandurand Chair hosts a panel discussion on the U.S. presidential election results and the impacts on the United States and the world. Julie-Pier Nadeau (research fellow, Center for United States Studies) moderates the conversation with Frédérick Gagnon (Raoul Dandurand chair and director of the Center for United States Studies), Karine Prémont (deputy director, Center for United States Studies and professor, Université de Sherbrooke), Christophe Cloutier-Roy (deputy director, Center for United States Studies), and Julien Tourreille (researcher-in-residence, Center for United States Studies). (November 12, 2024)

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