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Proceedings from the House of Commons: Tune in for continuous LIVE access to Parliament's Lower House as MPs discuss and debate legislation and issues of national importance.

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.

Proceedings from the House of Commons: Tune in for continuous LIVE access to Parliament's Lower House as MPs discuss and debate legislation and issues of national importance.

The Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications brings together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore current issues in broadcasting, telecommunications, and communications law and policy in Canada and abroad. The Chapter examines national and international developments that influence regional markets, shape business opportunities, and impact the future of the communications sector. Gabrielle Gallant (Director of Policy, National Institute on Aging) speaks about impact of aging population.

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts its annual flagship event, focusing on current geopolitical challenges. The theme for this year’s Montreal International Security Summit is “Authoritarian resurgence: The fight for democracy and global security”. Caroline Stauffer (Canada bureau chief, Thomson Reuters) moderates a panel discussion on Transatlantic relations and collective security. The panel includes Egidijus Meilūnas (Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada), Jennifer Welsh (Canada 150 research chair in global governance and security, McGill University), Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook (EVP, Bertelsmann Stiftung), and Jonathan Katz (senior director, anti-corruption, democracy and security project, Brookings Institution). (October 16, 2025)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to reporters in Ottawa after taking part in the annual Canada Strong and Free conference. Federal officials provide an update on the government’s response to the Andes Hantavirus outbreak aboard the ship MV Hondius. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy, talks to reporters about planned consultations on fast-tracking approval of major projects, and coming CUSMA talks with the United States.

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts its annual flagship event, focusing on current geopolitical challenges. The theme for this year’s Montreal International Security Summit is “Authoritarian resurgence: The fight for democracy and global security”. Mike Blanchfield (Canada policy reporter, Politico) moderates a panel discussion on Canadian and European sovereignty, and competition in the Arctic. The panel includes Hanna-Leena Korteniemi (Ambassador of Finland to Canada), Claude Véron-Réville (EU special envoy, Arctic matters), Amelie Theussen (associate professor, Royal Danish Defence College), and Karsten Friis (research professor, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs). (October 16, 2025)

The Raoul-Dandurand Chair at the Université du Québec à Montréal and the Groupe d’études et de recherche sur l’international et le Québec at the École nationale d’administration publique host a conference on relations between Canada, Quebec and the United States in the Trump 2.0 era. Stéphane Paquin (École nationale d’administration publique) moderates a panel discussion on Quebec’s role in the renegotiation of CUSMA. The panel brings together Michel Audet (HEC Montréal), Benjamin Bélair (Quebec delegate in Washington), and Emna Braham (executive director, Institut du Québec). (February 27, 2026)

The Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications brings together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore current issues in broadcasting, telecommunications, and communications law and policy in Canada and abroad. The Chapter examines national and international developments that influence regional markets, shape business opportunities, and impact the future of the communications sector. Kathryn Ann Hill, MediaSmarts discusses the importance of digital media and AI literacy education for all Canadians.

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.

Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.

Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.

Government, military and industry representatives gather in the nation's capital for the 94th Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. The theme for this year’s event is “The road to five per cent”. The event is organized by the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute in cooperation with the Department of National Defence. Stephen Fuhr, the secretary of state for defence procurement, participates in a discussion. He is joined by L.-G. (retired) Guy Thibault, the president of the Conference of Defence Associations. (March 5, 2026)

The Raoul-Dandurand Chair’s Observatory on the United States and the France-Quebec Research Chair on Contemporary Issues of Freedom of Expression (COLIBEX) host a roundtable discussion to assess freedom of expression in the United States and its impact on democracies. (October 14, 2025)

The Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications brings together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore current issues in broadcasting, telecommunications, and communications law and policy in Canada and abroad. The Chapter examines national and international developments that influence regional markets, shape business opportunities, and impact the future of the communications sector. Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne delivers the keynote address on day two of the conference. (October 21, 2025)

Space Canada hosts its 4th annual “SpaceBound” conference in Ottawa. Industry leaders gather to discuss trends and the future of Canada’s space sector. Charity Weeden (former NASA associate administrator) and Ewan Reid (founder & CEO, Mission Control) take part in a fireside chat on space exploration, moderated by Sean Mitra (founder & CEO, Foundation Space Resources). (November 18, 2025)

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts its annual flagship event, focusing on current geopolitical challenges. The theme for this year’s Montreal International Security Summit is “Authoritarian resurgence: The fight for democracy and global security”. Matina Stevis-Gridneff (Canada bureau chief, The New York Times) moderates a panel discussion on Canada-EU security and defence partnership. The panel includes Geneviève Tuts (European Union Ambassador to Canada), Chris Alexander (MIGS distinguished senior fellow), Frédéric Mérand (pofessor and chair, department of political science, Université de Montréal), and Justin Massie (professor of political science, UQAM). (October 16, 2025)

Should grounds raised to challenge the constitutional validity of the Act respecting the laicity of the State be accepted? (March 25, 2026)

Report on the Canada Revenue Agency Contact Centres, of the 2025 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada Appearing François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue Witnesses Canada Revenue Agency Melanie Serjak, Assistant Commissioner, Assessment, Benefit, and Service Branch Bill C-230, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (debt forgiveness registry) Witnesses Adam Chambers, M.P., Simcoe North Source: ourcommons.ca

Public Accounts of Canada 2024 and Public Accounts of Canada 2025 Witnesses Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Paul Halucha, Deputy Minister, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Michelle Baron, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Management Sector Matt de Vlieger, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Integration Sector Source: ourcommons.ca

Atlantic Mackerel and Atlantic Herring Fisheries Witnesses As an individual Lucas DesRoches, Commercial Mackerel Fisherman Dominique Robert, Professor, Université du Québec à Rimouski (by videoconference) Prince County Fishermen's Association Mark Arsenault, President Nigel Buote, Vice-President As an individual Trevor Barlow, Fisherman Regroupement des pêcheurs pélagiques professionnels du sud de la Gaspésie Ghislain Collin, President Source: ourcommons.ca

Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Financing of New Vessels for British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. Appearing Gary Anandasangaree, P.C., M.P., Minister of Public Safety Witnesses Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Richard Bilodeau, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, National and Cyber Security Branch Canadian Security Intelligence Service Vanessa Lloyd, Deputy Director Supporting, Diversifying, and Modernizing Quebec and Canada’s Ports Witnesses Prince Rupert Port Authority Katherine Bamford, Vice President, Business Development Kevin Moraes, Director, Government and External Relations Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Peter Xotta, President and Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference) Ville de Matane Eddy Métivier, Mayor (by videoconference) Source: ourcommons.ca

Supporting, Diversifying, and Modernizing Quebec and Canada’s Ports Witnesses Montreal Port Authority Julien Baudry, Chief of Staff and Vice-President, Communications and External Affairs Saguenay Port Authority Carl Laberge, President and Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference) Trois-Rivières Port Authority Anick Métivier, President and Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference) Vigie Citoyenne Port de Contrecoeur Hélène Reeves, Spokesperson Windsor Port Authority Steve Salmons, President and Chief Executive Officer Source: ourcommons.ca

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