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World Press Freedom Canada hosts its annual event to mark world Press Freedom Day. David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic, delivers the keynote address on some of the most pernicious threats to free press and democratic rights. Following his speech, journalists are presented with press freedom awards recognizing those who have demonstrated courage and perseverance in defending independent journalism and promoting press freedom. David Myles, parliamentary secretary to the minister of Canadian environment and climate change, also delivers remarks. (April 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 Michelle Rempel-Garner (MP, Calgary Nose Hill), Anthony Koch (Managing Principal of AK Strategies) and Stephen Staley (Director of Fault Lines, a project of The Hub and Senior Advisor at the Oyster Group) critique the Trudeau government's immigration policy, discuss principles of sound policy, and call for a reset.

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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)

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)

The Public Policy Forum’s 2026 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss Canada’s economic growth potential. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne sits down with André Beaulieu (Public Policy Forum) to discuss the state of the Canadian economy and the recent spring economic update. (May 7, 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”. Brenda Shaffer (Global Fellow, Atlantic Council) delivers a keynote address on global energy trends and policies, highlighting the significance of fossil fuels in driving prosperity.

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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 final conversation of the symposium Senator Farah Mohamed (Independent Senators Group) discussed youth empowerment and employment with Jennifer Corriero (TakingITGlobal). (April 30, 2026)

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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 sixth conversation Senator Danielle Henkel (Progressive Senate Group) discussed establishing a national framework for women’s health in Canada with Isabelle Fortier (Women's Health Coalition of Canada). (April 30, 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 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).

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. Panelists Nicole Giles (Deputy Director and Senior ADM, Policy and Strategic Partnerships Canadian Security Intelligence Service) and Sami Khoury (Government of Canada Senior Official for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment Canada ) discuss the threats to Canada's national security and defence. (March 4, 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 panelists discuss democratic socialism and successful grassroots level organizing strategies in the United States and Canada.

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”. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a special keynote address at the conference.

The Public Policy Forum’s 2026 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss Canada’s economic growth potential. Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon outlines the government’s plans for AI in 2026. (May 7, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their annual policy Economic Reconciliation Summit “The Indigenous-Led Economy", a one-day summit examining trade practices, economic security and what indigenous economic sovereignty looks like. In the final panel discussion Katherine Koostachin (Sussex Strategy Group), Deliah Bernard (Roots Strategies) and Hillary Thatcher (Canada Infrastructure Bank) join moderator Tiara Folkes (TC Energy) to discuss their experinces as political staffers, advisors, and strategists . (April 14, 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”. Grover Norquist (President of Americans for Tax Reform) sits down for a chat with John Williamson (Conservative MP, Saint John—St. Croix) to discuss fiscal responsibility and the state of the conservative movement globally. (May 7, 2026)

Human Rights - May 20, 2026 Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places) Witnesses Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, Director, Fundamental Freedoms Program (Canadian Civil Liberties Association) Stephen Camp, Project Director, Hate Crime Centre (The Organization for the Prevention of Violence) Nicole Chapdelaine, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Support Services Bureau (Edmonton Police Service) Kenneth Grad, Assistant Professor and Lead Jurist of the Winograd Initiative for the Study of Hate Speech & Antisemitism, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba (As an Individual) David Haskell, Social Scientist & Associate Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University (As an Individual) Vijaykumar Jain, Director (Canadian Hindus For Harmony and Vishwa Jain Sangathan Canada) Robert Johnson, Deputy Chief and Co-chair of the Special Purpose Committee on Hate-Motivated Crime (Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police) Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy (Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center) Kyla Lee, CBA Criminal Justice Section (Canadian Bar Association) Richard Marceau, Senior Vice-President Stategic Initiatives and General Counsel (Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs) Timothy McSorley, National Coordinator (International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group) Shawna Y. Paris, Chair (Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission) Richard Robertson, Director, Research and Advocacy (B'Nai Brith Canada) Mark Sandler, Chair (Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism) Balpreet Singh, Legal Counsel (World Sikh Organization of Canada) Katherine Stephenson, Chief Superintendent, Investigative Support Command (Toronto Police Service) Ali Toghrol, Staff Sergeant, Community Safety Services (Ottawa Police Service) Justin Yuen, Lawyer (Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic) Source: sencanada.ca

Legal and Constitutional Affairs - June 3, 2026 The subject matter of Bill C-25, Strong and Free Elections Act Consideration of draft reports Examine and report on such issues as may arise relating to legal and constitutional matters generally Consideration of a draft report Source: sencanada.ca

Social Affairs, Science and Technology - April 30, 2026 Examine and report on matters related to the impact of artificial intelligence in Canada Witnesses Alexandra Dassa, Senior Vice President, Technical Success and Value Engineering (Coveo) John Menezes, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bell Cyber Inc. (Bell Canada) Michel Richer, President, Bell AI (Bell Canada) Bill S-5, Connected Care for Canadians Act Clause-by-clause consideration Consideration of a draft report Consideration of a draft agenda (future business) Source: sencanada.ca

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.

The Public Policy Forum’s 2026 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss Canada’s economic growth potential.Sean Boyd (Agnico Eagl) Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin (Nukik Corporation), Erin O’Toole (Former Leader of the Conservative Party) and Premier R.J. Simpson (Government of Northwest Territories) join moderator JP Gladu (Mokwateh) to discuss the importance of investment in the Arctic. (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. 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).

The Montreal Institute for International Studies is hosting the sixth edition of the Rendez-Vous Gérin-Lajoie. Julie Théroux-Séguin (senior thematic lead, women's and girls' rights, CECI) moderates a panel discussion on women's rights. The panel includes Marie-Claude Savard (scientific director, OCCAH), Fernanda Sigüenza Vidal (communications lead, CDHAL), Eunice Eliazar (PhD candidate, École nationale d’administration publique) et Katrina Leclerc (chair, women, peace and security network–Canada). (April 15, 2026)

The Public Policy Forum’s 2026 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss Canada’s economic growth potential.Stephen Lucas (Mitacs), Puja Subrun ( Intuit) and Candace Laing (Canadian Chamber of Commerce) join moderator Zabeen Hirji (RBC) to discuus the the potential of Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses. (May 7, 2026)

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)

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 Christine Van Geyn (Executive Director, Canadian Constitution Foundation) and Jean-Christophe Jasmin (Quebec Director, Cardus) discuss secularism and the limits of religious freedom. (May 7, 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”. Bryan Brulotte (Philanthropist, Military Officer, and Entrepreneur) delivers a keynote address.

Canada 2020 hosts their annual policy Economic Reconciliation Summit “The Indigenous-Led Economy", a one-day summit examining trade practices, economic security and what indigenous economic sovereignty looks like. In the mornnig session Dr. Alika Lafontaine (Canadian Medical Association) discusses the link between healthcare and the economy. (April 14, 2026)

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In "Public Affairs Issues", Amandine Hamon (PhD student in communications, University of Montreal) discusses the public debt with Marcelin Joanis (director, department of economics, University of Montreal) and Yves Giroux (dhair of the board of directors of CIRANO and former Parliamentary Budget Officer). This event is organized by la Maison des Affaires Publiques Internationales. (March 11, 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”. Magatte Wade (African prosperity activist and entrepreneur) delivers a keynote address on the importance of free markets and access to affordable, reliable, and abundant energy to foster prosperity across Africa.

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