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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.

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) hosts its annual policy conference in Ottawa. Moe Kabbara (president, Transition Accelerator) moderates a panel discussion on reclaiming Canadian competitiveness in the forestry sector. The panel includes Lennard Joe (CEO, BC First Nations Forestry Council), Lisa Raitt (vice-chair, global investment banking, CIBC Capital Markets), Gary Mar (president and CEO, Canada West Foundation), and Shenandoah Johns (chief environment and sustainability officer, West Fraser). (October 22, 2025)

The Churchill Society for the Advancement of Parliamentary Democracy hosts its annual dinner in Toronto. This year, the Churchill Society recognizes Rona Ambrose. The former interim leader of the Conservative party is the recipient of the Award of Excellence in the Cause of Parliamentary Democracy. (November 26, 2025)

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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. Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne discusses Bill S-209 and age verification for adult content.

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)

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. Jonathan Dewar (CEO, First Nations Information Governance Centre) briefs the audience about Data Sovereignty Research Collaborative.

Canada 2020 hosts their2nd 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 session of the afternoon Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand joins moderator Nadir Patel (Norton Rose Fulbright Canada) to discuss federal government's plan strengthen ties with China and India (October 24, 2025)

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ALL IN, slated as the largest AI event in Canada, gathers experts, innovators and leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence in Canada and abroad. Christine Fréchette, Quebec minister of economy, innovation and energy, participates in a panel discussion with Patrick Brayley (SVP, retail services & printing, TC Transcontinental) and Ulric Adom (CFO, Aluminium, Rio Tinto) on powering Quebec’s economy with AI. (September 25, 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)

Canada 2020 hosts their 2nd 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 Hillary Thatcher(Canada Infrastructure Bank), Leona Aglukkaq (West Kitikmeot Resources Corp) and Sean Boyd (Agnico Eagle) join moderator Clint Davis (Canadian Tax Observatory) to dicuss the future Canada’s North. (October 24, 2025)

General Jennie Carignan (Canadian Armed Forces), Hanna Hopko (International Center for Ukrainian Victory) and Pål Jonson (Minister for Defence, Sweden) and Garry Kasparov (Renew Democracy Initiative, Croatia) join moderator Nick Schifrin (PBS NewsHour) to discuss the state of democracy around the world.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 21, 2025)

First Nations chiefs and leaders debate an emergency resolution to support upholding the current oil tanker ban on the B.C. coast. 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)

The committee starts its examination of issues relating to energy, the environment, natural resources and climate change. Appearing at witnesses are officials from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Statistics Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and Indigenous Services Canada.

The committee continues its examining federal programs and initiatives to support the creation of housing. Appearing as witnesses from the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer are Jason Jacques (Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer) and Mark Mahabir (Director General, Costing and Budgetary Analysis).

The committee continues considering financial and administrative matters concerning the Senate’s internal administration. Appearing as witnesses are Éric Forest (Senator, Chair, Subcommittee on Senate Estimates and Committee Budgets), Isabelle Ricard (CFO, Finance and Procurement Directorate), Nathalie Charpentier (Comptroller and Deputy CFO, Finance and Procurement Directorate), Julie Lacroix (Director, Corporate Security Directorate), Josée Labelle (Director General, Property and Services Directorate), Adam Khamphoune (Manager, Major Long Term Vision and Plan) and Julia Zayed (Senate Accessibility Officer, Communications, Broadcasting and Publications Directorate). Also appearing as witnesses are officials from Ernst & Young LLP, Parliamentary Protective Service and Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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 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. Jonathan Dewar (CEO, First Nations Information Governance Centre) briefs the audience about Data Sovereignty Research Collaborative.

James Appathurai (NATO), Major-General (Res.) Amos Gilead (Reichman University, Israel), Kateryna Mykhalko (Tech Force in UA), Hanno Pevkur (Estonian Ministry of Defence) and Senator Mike Rounds (United States Senate) join moderatorJamie Tarabay (Bloomberg News, Australia) to discuss defence, security and innovation in the 21st-Century.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, 2025)

Canada 2020 hosts their annual policy summit "Future Forward: Shaping Public Policy in Canada", a one-day summit dedicated to unlocking the next era of national progress. In the second panel discussion Mark Schaan (Department of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Services), Dawn Nakagawa (Berggruen Institute), Marc Etienne Ouimette (Cambridge Bennett Institute), Rana Sarkar (Consul General of Canada, San Francisco) and Kevin Chan (Meta) join moderator Simon Kennedy to discuss Canada’s AI opportunity (September 23, 2025)

World Press Freedom Canada hosts a symposium focusing on the influence of artificial intelligence on press freedom. The theme of the symposium is "AI and the press: threats and opporunities". Senator Andrew Cardozo discusses funding for news media and Mila's scientific director Hugo Larochelle delivers remarks on the benefits and concerns regarding AI in journalism. (November 6, 2025)

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 Mohamad Yaghi (VP, Innovation Hub and AgExpert, Farm Credit Canada), Margaret Zafiriou (Senior Research Associate, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute), and Bryan Gilvesy (Chief Strategy Officer, ALUS) analyse whether Canadian agriculture and agri-food is ready for a riskier world. Lyndsey Smith (Editor, RealAgriculture) moderates the panel.

JKolinda Grabar-Kitarović (former president of Croatia), Rachel Kleinfeld (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), and Andris Sprūds (Ministry of Defence, Latvia) join moderator Ravi Agrawal (Foreign Policy Magazine) to discuss the ability to imagine a better world. 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, 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. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly delivers an address where she announces new investments in the space sector. Following her speech, Minister Joly sits down for a conversation with Space Canada CEO Brian Gallant. (November 18, 2025)

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Space Canada hosts its 4th annual “SpaceBound” conference in Ottawa. Industry leaders gather to discuss trends and the future of Canada’s space sector. National Defence Minister David McGuinty delivers a keynote address, highlighting Canada's leadership in space. (November 18, 2025)

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) hosts its annual policy conference in Ottawa. Marta Morgan (senior advisor, McMillan Vantage) moderates a panel discussion on trade policy and the path forward for Canadian forestry. The panel includes Derek Nighbor (president & CEO, FPAC), Meredith Lilly (professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University), and Matthew Holmes (EVP & Chief of public policy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce). (October 22, 2025)

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. This fireside chat panelists Edward Greenspon (Co-Chair, Future of Canada Centre, Deloitte) and Andrea Johnston (former Deputy Minister, Innovation Canada) explore whether current leadership—public and private—is ready for what lies ahead. The guests examine lessons agriculture and agri-food can learn from the rest of the economy in managing complex risks affecting everything from production and trade to investment and innovation. Leah Olson (Managing Partner, Stirlingville Ventures) moderates the panel.

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

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”. Francine Pelletier (journalist and professor of journalism, Concordia University) moderates a panel discussion on Canada's strategic alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. The panel includes Vina Nadjibulla (VP, research & strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada), James Boutilier (distinguished fellow, Macdonald Laurier Institute), Charles Burton (senior fellow, Sinopsis), and Nicholas Eftimiades (assistant teaching professor of homeland security, School of Public Affairs, Penn State). (October 16, 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.

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. Kean Birch (full professor, Department of Science, Technology & Society, York University) discusses valuation of personal data.

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

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”. Francine Pelletier (journalist and professor of journalism, Concordia University) moderates a panel discussion on Canada's strategic alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. The panel includes Vina Nadjibulla (VP, research & strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada), James Boutilier (distinguished fellow, Macdonald Laurier Institute), Charles Burton (senior fellow, Sinopsis), and Nicholas Eftimiades (assistant teaching professor of homeland security, School of Public Affairs, Penn State). (October 16, 2025)