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Public Safety and National Security – February 26, 2026

Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts Clause-by-Clause Consideration Witnesses Communications Security Establishment Stephen Bolton, Director General, Strategic Policy Richard Larose, Principal Advisor on Cyber Security Department of Industry Andre Arbour, Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch David Gibson, Director, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Colin MacSween, Director General, National Cyber Security Directorate Kelly-Anne Gibson, Director, National and Cyber Security Directorate Source: ourcommons.ca

Public Safety and National Security – April 21, 2026

The Role of the Canada Border Services Agency in the H2O Highway Corridor and Port Clearance Practices Witnesses Department of Transport Sonya Read, Director General, Marine Policy Mathieu Grenier, Director, Marine AnalysisAmended Heather Moriarty, Director, Ports and Seaway Policy Aviseo Consulting Mathieu Paquet, Partner Guillaume Chartrand, Senior Consultant Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario James Hamilton, Executive Director VIN Verification Services Inc. John Tod, Vice-President, Operations, Eastern Canada Source: ourcommons.ca

Government Operations and Estimates – April 30, 2026

Main Estimates 2026-27: Vote 1 under Canada Post Corporation, Vote 1 under Canada School of Public Service, Vote 1 under Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat, Vote 1 under Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board, Votes 1 and 5 under Department of Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1 and 5 under National Capital Commission, Vote 1 under Office of the Governor General's Secretary, Vote 1 under Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Vote 1 under Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, Vote 1 under Privy Council Office, Vote 1 under Public Service Commission, Vote 1 under Senate, Votes 1 and 5 under Shared Services Canada, and Votes 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 50 under Treasury Board Secretariat Witnesses Privy Council Office Louise Baird, Vice President, Major Projects Office Connie Rivet, Deputy Chief Financial Officer Matthew Shea, Chief Financial Officer Dante Fracassi, Director General, Human ResourcesAmended Comprehensive Expenditure Review Witnesses Louis Côté, Professor Briefing with the Parliamentary Budget Officer on the Spring Economic Update and the Main Estimates 2026-27 Witnesses Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan, Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques, Director General, Economic and Fiscal Analysis Mark Mahabir, Director General and General Counsel, Costing and Budgetary Source: ourcommons.ca

Industry and Technology – April 13, 2026

Opportunities, Risks, and Regulation of AI in Canada’s Strategic Industries Witnesses BR[AI]YT MENA Mohamed Warsamé Ahmed Mohamed, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Next Generation Manufacturing Canada Jayson Myers, Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference) Vector Institute Alan Veerman, Chief Operations and Finance Officer (by videoconference) Jessica Blackman, Director, Chief Data Officer (by videoconference) Bell Canada Mark Graham, Senior Vice-President, Legal and Regulatory Michel Richer, President Bell AI, Bell AI Fabric: Operations and Quantum Cohere Inc. Joëlle Pineau, Chief AI Officer (by videoconference) TELUS Chris Madan, Vice-President, Digital Product and Head of AI Factory Source: ourcommons.ca

2026 Progress Summit - Canada’s Role in Defending Democracy Across Borders

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.

2026 Progress Summit - Maximizing Canada’s Investments in Major Projects

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. John Graham (Business Manager & Financial Secretary, United Association Local 401), George Gritziotis (Executive Lead, Ontario Tripartite Labour Resource Council), Brendan Haley (Director of Policy, Efficiency Canada) and Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood (Senior Researcher, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) examine how projects could contribute to Canada's sovereignty, jobs, sustainability, community benefits and ownership

2026 Progress Summit - Repairing the Foundations of Canadian Medicare

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. Margot Burnell (President, Canadian Medical Association) and Danyaal Raza (Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine) discuss the role federal government plays in protecting and expanding our health care system.

2026 Progress Summit - Rebuilding Nation-to-Nation Relations

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. NDP MP Leah Gazan critically evaluates Bill C-5 and examines real nation-to-nation building grounded in sovereignty, Indigenous rights and robust social infrastructure.

2026 Progress Summit - Shaping Canada’s Economic Future

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. Panelists Bea Bruske (President, Canadian Labour Congress), Barry Sawyer (National President, UFCW Canada) and Magali Picard (President, Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec) discuss Trump-era economic disruptions and its impact on Canadian jobs, industries, investment and working-class communities.

2026 Progress Summit - Dispatches from the Frontlines

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. Activists, leaders, and newsmakers share compelling stories and their experiences working at the grassroots level to mobilize change. The speakers are Amy Hewett-Olatunde (ESL Teacher/Professor/Consultant, St. Paul Public Schools), Rodion Bakum (Member of Legislature of North Rhine-Westphalia, Social Democratic Party of Gemany), Syed Hussan (Executive Director, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change), Guillaume Lavoie (lawyer, Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec), and Rumneek Johal (Associate Editor, PressProgress).

2026 Progress Summit - Digital Sovereignty and Democratic AI

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 panelists discuss Canada’s dependence on U.S. tech giants and digital infrastructure and examine threats to Canadian sovereignty. The speakers are Laurent Carbonneau (Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Council of Canadian Innovators), Mia Travers-Hayward (Researcher and Policy Analyst, Canadian Teachers Federation), Paris Marx (Host, Tech Won’t Save Us), Sarah Ryan (President, Canadian Association of Professional Employees).

Public Policy Forum's 38th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards

At their 38th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards in Toronto, the Public Policy Forum pays tribute to distinguished leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the quality of public policy and good governance. (May 7, 2026)

2026 Global Progress Action Summit: Innovation as Power

The 2026 Global Progress Action Summit in Toronto brings together progressive political leaders, policy experts, and changemakers to discuss global power structures that can serve people and communities. In the fifth panel discussion Roberta Braga (Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas,) leads a discussion with Evan Solomon (Minister for AI and Digital Transformation), Antti Lindtman (MP and Party Leader, Social Democrats, Finland) and Alexandra Geese (MEP, Germany) about innovation and economic progress (May 9, 2026)

Ville de Québec v. Jardins de Vérone S.E.C.

What is the correct interpretation of the concept of “serviced vacant land” under Act respecting municipal taxation? How should the Court of Québec apply the standard for appellate intervention (correctness) to conclusions of law in an administrative decision? Did the Court of Québec perform its appellate function reasonably?

Cynthia Prescott, et al. v. Benchwood Builders Inc., et al.

Did the Court of Appeal err in overturning the motion judge’s finding that the impugned expression concerned a matter of public interest? Did the Court of Appeal err in overturning the motion judge’s finding that there are no grounds to believe the defences are invalid? Did the Court of Appeal err in overturning the motion judge’s finding that the harm resulting from the impugned expression does not outweigh the public interest in protecting it?

Valuing Human Creativity in the Age of AI: MP David Myles Delivers Remarks

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, David Myles, delivers a keynote address. (February 11, 2026)

Public Safety and National Security – May 5, 2026

Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access Appearing Gary Anandasangaree, P.C., M.P., Minister of Public Safety Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice Witnesses Canadian Security Intelligence Service Ramzi Nashef, Director General Department of Justice Kimberly Gibner, Deputy Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Sector Normand Wong, Acting General Counsel Anne-Marie LeBel, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Shannon Hiegel, Director general, National Security Policy Directorate Mike McGuire, Director General, International and Border Policy Fenton Ho, Director, Intelligence PolicyAmended Royal Canadian Mounted Police C/Supt Richard Burchill, Director General, Technical Investigation Services Canadian Security Intelligence Service Nicole Giles, Deputy Director Department of Justice Isabelle Jacques, Associate Deputy Minister Kimberly Gibner, Deputy Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Sector Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Sébastien Aubertin-Giguère, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, National and Cyber Security Branch Royal Canadian Mounted Police D/Commr Marie-Claude Dandenault, Deputy Commissioner, National Specialized Services Source: ourcommons.ca

Public Accounts – April 20, 2026

Report on Recruiting for Canada’s Military, of the 2025 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada Witnesses Office of the Auditor General Andrew Hayes, Deputy Auditor General Mohamed Ayachi, Director Department of National Defence Christiane Fox, Deputy Minister LGen Erick Simoneau, Chief of Military Personnel, Commander Military Personnel Command LGen Stephen Kelsey, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces Source: ourcommons.ca

International Trade – April 23, 2026

Free Trade within Canada Witnesses As an individual Mark Mancini, Professor, Thompson Rivers University, Faculty of Law Canadian Chamber of Commerce Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy and Supply Chains Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Michael H. McCain, Executive Chair (by videoconference) As an individual Paul Daly, University Research Chair, Administrative Law and Governance, Faculty of Law, Univeristy of Ottawa Canadian Construction Association Rodrigue Gilbert, President Canada West Foundation Charles De Land, Vice President, Research (by videoconference) Source: ourcommons.ca

Kody Blois: Opportunities for Canadian Energy Exports

Canada 2020 hosts a policy conference “Building an Energy Superpower: Canada’s Energy Future", a one-day conference focused on the ideas, investments, and partnerships needed to secure Canada’s energy future. (March 10, 2026)

June 3, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces questions on political donations, foreign interference and welfare reform. Members of the House also pay tribute to former UK MP Sir Alan Haselhurst and Lance Corporal James Freeman, a British soldier killed during a training exercise in northern Iraq.

Stephen Harper's Portrait Unveiling Ceremony

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.

June 7, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, answering questions on the war in Iran and the Trump’s administration’s foreign policy. June 2, 2026 Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent testifies at the House Ways and Means Committee, answering questions on the Trump administration’s economic agenda and on a settlement deal struck between the IRS and Department of Justice pertaining to President Trump’s tax records. June 4, 2026

June 7, 2026

World Health Organization officials provide an update on the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and answer questions from media. June 3, 2026.

June 3, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces questions on political donations, foreign interference and welfare reform. Members of the House also pay tribute to former UK MP Sir Alan Haselhurst and Lance Corporal James Freeman, a British soldier killed during a training exercise in northern Iraq.