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Monitoring of the Rehabilitation Services Contract Awarded to PCVRS Witnesses As an individual Richard Brown Lifemark Health Group Dr. Steve Burton, Psychologist Source: ourcommons.ca

Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access Clause-by-Clause Consideration Witnesses Canadian Security Intelligence Service Ramzi Nashef, Director General, Policy, Planning and Accountability Juanita M., Senior Policy Advisor, Policy, Planning and Accountability Department of Justice Kimberly Gibner, Deputy Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Sector Normand Wong, Acting General Counsel, Policy Sector Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Richard Bilodeau, Acting Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Shannon Hiegel, Director general, National Security Policy Directorate Fenton Ho, Director, Intelligence Policy Royal Canadian Mounted Police C/Supt Richard Burchill, Director General, Technical Investigation Services Sgt Aaron Gilkes, Acting Officer-in-Charge, RCMP Lawful Access Source: ourcommons.ca

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”. Former U.S. secretary of state Mike Pompeo takes part in a discussion on Canada-U.S. relations, geopolitical tensions, economic resilience, challenges posed by China, and the Middle East crisis.

In Montreal, in the atrium of the Maison de Radio-Canada, provincial party leaders Christine Fréchette (Coalition Avenir Québec), Charles Milliard (Quebec Liberal Party), Ruba Ghazal (Québec Solidaire), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (Parti Québécois), and Éric Duhaime (Conservative Party of Quebec) take part in a debate ahead of the general election on October 5. This debate focuses on five themes : 1. the future of Quebec, 2. economic insecurity, 3. the budgetary wall, 4. childcare in Quebec, and 5. health care. Radio-Canada anchor Patrice Roy is the moderator.

President Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly. September 22, 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down for an interview on the state of the war with the Wall Street Journal. September 23, 2026. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivers a speech and sits down for a discussion on NATO-U.S. relations in Iowa. September 22, 2026

The United Nations Security Council receives a briefing on AI safety from top industry leaders. September 23, 2026

Benoît Clermont (Liberal Party of Quebec), Catherine Gentilcore (Parti Québécois), Christine Maestracci (Coalition Avenir Québec) and Sol Zanetti (Québec Solidaire) take part in a debate on culture moderated by journalist and host Johane Despins. All political parties represented in the National Assembly were invited to participate. This debate is organized by Réseau Culture 360°, Culture Montréal, Front commun pour les arts and the Carmelle Chair in Arts Management as well as Rémi-Marcoux, from HEC Montréal. (September 9, 2026)

Politicians, writers and business leaders come together at the annual Politics and the Pen gala at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. The event raises money for the Writers’ Trust of Canada and awards the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. This year's winner was Reverend Canon Maggie Helwig for her book, Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and an Unhoused Community. (April 29, 2026)

The first episode of CPAC’s Information Ecosystem series examines disinformation campaigns aimed at diaspora communities across the country. Members of different communities share stories of harassment and online abuse that are often amplified by AI while calling for solutions to counter the negative impacts.

In Montreal, in the atrium of the Maison de Radio-Canada, provincial party leaders Christine Fréchette (Coalition Avenir Québec), Charles Milliard (Quebec Liberal Party), Ruba Ghazal (Québec Solidaire), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (Parti Québécois), and Éric Duhaime (Conservative Party of Quebec) take part in a debate ahead of the general election on October 5. This debate focuses on five themes : 1. the future of Quebec, 2. economic insecurity, 3. the budgetary wall, 4. childcare in Quebec, and 5. health care. Radio-Canada anchor Patrice Roy is the moderator.

AFN P.E.I. Regional Chief Wendell LaBobe leads a discussion on the gaps in access to First Nations addictions treatment centres on day 2 of the Assembly of First Nations 47th Annual General Assembly. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July14 - 16 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 15, 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)

The first episode of CPAC’s Information Ecosystem series examines disinformation campaigns aimed at diaspora communities across the country. Members of different communities share stories of harassment and online abuse that are often amplified by AI while calling for solutions to counter the negative impacts.

In Montreal, in the atrium of the Maison de Radio-Canada, provincial party leaders Christine Fréchette (Coalition Avenir Québec), Charles Milliard (Quebec Liberal Party), Ruba Ghazal (Québec Solidaire), Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (Parti Québécois), and Éric Duhaime (Conservative Party of Quebec) take part in a debate ahead of the general election on October 5. This debate focuses on five themes : 1. the future of Quebec, 2. economic insecurity, 3. the budgetary wall, 4. childcare in Quebec, and 5. health care. Radio-Canada anchor Patrice Roy is the moderator.

As part of the TMU Democracy Forum, former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney speak about their province’s political future with Toronto Star columnist Martin Regg Cohn. (September10, 2026)

The Montreal Institute of International Studies, the Raoul-Dandurand Chair in strategic and diplomatic studies, and the Network for Strategic Analysis host a conference entitled “4 years of war in Ukraine: prospects for peace and transatlantic security”. Faine Greenwood, specialist in civilian drone technology, delivers a presentation on "“Little Flying Robots: The Age of Small Drone Warfare”. Following her presentation, Simon Hogue (UQAM) and Chantal Lavallée (Royal Military College Saint-Jean) moderate a discussion. (February 23, 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”. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivers a keynote address and participates in a discussion at the conference.

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)

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. Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser Blanchet (Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force), Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee (Commander, Royal Canadian Navy) and Lt.-Gen. Michael C. Wright (Commander, Canadian Army) discuss real threats to Canada, urgent capability gaps facing forces and modernization needs within Canadian Armed Forces.

In "Public Affairs Issues", Amandine Hamon (PhD student in communications, University of Montreal) discusses the social safety net for artists with Philippe Barré (associate professor, school of industrial relations, University of Montreal) and Guy Bernard (executive director, Quebec musicians’ guild). This event is organized by la Maison des Affaires Publiques Internationales. (March 10, 2026)

Agriculture and Forestry - June 2, 2026 Examine and report on the role of the agriculture and agri-food sector with regard to food security in Canada Witnesses Darren Anderson, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder (Vive Crop Protection) Janet Dean, Executive Director (Territorial Agrifood Association) Benjamin Feagin Jr., Chief Executive Officer (AgriTech North) Fabian Velez, Chief Operating Officer (AgriTech North) Jay Willmot, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (Haven Greens) Source: sencanada.ca

Fisheries and Oceans - June 9, 2026 Examine and report on the commercial fisheries licensing regime on Canada’s Pacific Coast Witnesses Guy Johnston, Secretary-Treasurer and Fisherman (United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union) Rick Williams, President, Praxis Research & Consulting Inc. and Policy Advisor, Ecotrust Canada (As an Individual) Examine and report on the independence of commercial inshore fisheries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec Consideration of a draft report Examine and report on the commercial fisheries licensing regime on Canada’s Pacific Coast Consideration of a draft report Source: sencanada.ca

The subject matter of Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act Appearing Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (Department of Justice Canada) Witnesses Stacey Ault, Director, Corrections and Criminal Justice Division (Public Safety Canada) Leah Burt, Counsel (Department of Justice Canada) Sandra Couture, Counsel (Department of Justice Canada) Nathalie Levman, Senior Counsel (Department of Justice Canada) Chelsea Moore, Acting Team Lead and Legal Counsel (Department of Justice Canada) Lyndon Murdock, Director, Corrections and Criminal Justice Division (Public Safety Canada) Owen Ripley, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Sector (Department of Justice Canada) Colonel David Sinclair, Deputy Judge Advocate General, Military Justice Modernization, Office of the Judge Advocate General (Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces) Matthew Taylor, Senior General Counsel and Director General, Criminal Law Policy Section (Department of Justice Canada) Major Martin Tremblay, Legal Advisor, Military Justice Modernization, Office of the Judge Advocate General (Department of National Defence) Source: sencanada.ca

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”. Michal Cotler-Wunsh, CEO of International Legal Forum delivers a keynote address and participates in a discussion at the conference.

The Eurasia Group and RBC host the 2026 US-Canada Summit in Toronto. The day long event brings together top leaders from business and politics to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges facing the US-Canada relationship. In the morning session Hamid Moghadam (Prologis) sits down with Maziar Minovi (Eurasia Group) to discuss global investment stategies. (June 11, 2026)

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. Anita Anand, the minister of foreign affairs, delivers an opening keynote address as the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence gets underway. Following her remarks, the minister takes part in a discussion with Jill Sinclair, Canada’s representative to the Ukrainian Defence Reform Advisory Board. (March 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 Sam Oosterhoff (Associate Minister of Energy (Ontario)), Rick Perkins (Senior Executive, Board Member and Parliamentarian), Lucy Hargreaves (Co-founder and CEO of Build Canada) and Victoria Mancinelli (Director of Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, LiUNA C&E Canada) discuss Canada's economic inflection point and opportunities for stronger national growth and explore strategies to build Canada faster through regulatory and policy reforms.

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)