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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 talk about evolving media ecosystems, growing interest in podcasts and other non-traditional media and the role of influencers and independent creators in shaping political dialogue. The panelists are Jasmin Laine (Host of the podcast The Jasmin Laine Show), Kelsey Desrosiers ( Influencer – Unfiltered With Kels) and Josh Udall (Host, The Elev8 Podcast).

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.

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)

The École nationale d’administration publique holds a summer course focused on professions of power, policy advice, strategic communication and media relations. Philippe Dubois, assistant professor of communication and governance at ENAP, delivers a speech on election communication and government communication. (June 18, 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 opening session Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty sits down with Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey to discusses the federal government's approach to Economic Reconciliation. (April 14, 2026)

In this episode of CPAC’s Information Ecosystem series, Influencers, digital creators, marketing agencies, media experts, and academics discuss the impact of content creators on the information environment, including the news industry, politics and democracy.

Alberta is facing a historic choice: stay in Canada or take another step toward potentially leaving the country. The Oct. 19 referendum is raising fundamental questions about the province’s future and its place in Canada. For some, this is about finally standing up to Ottawa and taking control of their own future. For others, it’s a dangerous gamble, one that could plunge the province into years of division and uncertainty. So should Alberta leave Canada? What would independence mean for the province? And why are so many Albertans questioning their place in Confederation? CPAC’s Marc-André Cossette speaks with three people to better understand what’s at stake: • Keith Wilson, co-lead of the Alberta Transition Council and a leading voice in the movement for Alberta independence. • Thomas Lukaszuk, former Alberta deputy premier and Progressive Conservative MLA, who leads the Forever Canadian movement opposing separation. • Janet Brown, widely seen as the pollster people turn to when they want to understand what’s happening in Alberta.

Slated as the largest AI and technology event in Canada, ALL IN gathers researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Canada’s innovation ecosystem. MILA president and CEO Valérie Pisano and Amandeep Singh Gill, under-secretary-general and special envoy for digital and emerging technologies at the United Nations, participate in a discussion moderated by Robert Hart, AI reporter at The Verge, on decentralizing risk and rewriting the global AI playbook. (September 16, 2026)

Slated as the largest AI and technology event in Canada, ALL IN gathers researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Hugo Larochelle (scientific director of MILA) and Liam Fedus (co-founder and co-CEO of Periodic Labs) participate in a discussion moderated by Amber Mac (podcast host) on enterprise R&D in the age of AI. (September 17, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their 3nd 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 fifth panel discussion Caroline Wawzonek (Deputy Premie of the Northwest Territories), Mark Cliffe-Phillips (Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board) and Ehren Cory (Canada Infrastructure Bank) join moderator Tim Murphy (Aecon Group Inc.) to dicuss Arctic sovereignty and Canada's national defence objectives. (September 29, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their 3nd 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 fourth panel discussion Alison Nankivell ( EDC), Jeff Gaulin (Vale Base Metals) and Shaun Fantauzzo (Wyloo) join former Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai to dicuss Canada’s major mining projects. (September 29, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their 3rd 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 final panel discussion Dr. Andrew Furey (former Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador) and Michelle Mungall (former BC Minister for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources) join moderator Genevieve Tomney (GT) to dicuss Canada's vast endowment of clean energy, critical minerals, and natural capital. (September 29, 2026)

Canada 2020 hosts their 3rd annual policy summit “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done", a one-day summit dedicated to unlocking the next era of national progress. Dr. Chris Miller (Tufts University) explores the geopolitics of chipsand then joins moderator Simon Kennedy (Former Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science, Economic Development) to dicuss how Canada can position itself in the global semiconductor race. (September 29, 2026)

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)

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”. Panelists Hank Idsinga (Former Inspector in charge of homicide unit, Toronto Police Services), Ches Parsons (Retired RCMP assistant commissioner and former director general of national security) and Larry Brock (MP, Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations) sit down for a discussion on public safety, sentencing, and amending the criminal code.

Must property included for forfeiture under s. 462.37(2) of the Criminal Code and s. 16(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act be related to the offence of conviction? Does a stay of proceedings prevent the prosecutor from proving the facts forming the basis of the charges in a motion for forfeiture of offence-related property or proceeds of crime?

Was the statement by the deceased used for a hearsay purpose? Did the majority of Court of Appeal err in holding that trial judge improperly admitted statement for truth of its content? Did the majority of Court of Appeal err in setting aside conviction for murder?

How can the principles of causation be applied in the context of women’s healthcare in Canada? What is required to show factual causation, and how should courts engage with counterfactual analyses? What is required to establish legal causation and to demonstrate meaningful consideration of the applicable test? What is the permissible nature and extent of appellate courts’ power to review the trial record when assessing the sufficiency of reasons that are, on their face, deficient?

Subject Matter of Main Estimates 2026-27: Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 under Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Vote 1 under International Development Research Centre, and Vote 1 under International Joint Commission (Canadian Section) Subject Matter Supplementary Estimates (A), 2026-27: Votes 1a, 10a and 25a under Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Appearing Anita Anand, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs Witnesses Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Wilshaw, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade and Chief Trade Commissioner Alexandre Lévêque, Assistant Deputy Minister, Europe, Middle East and Arctic Branch Robert Brookfield, Director General, Sanctions and Strategic Export Controls Shirley Carruthers, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, People and Corporate Management Branch Cam Do, Director General, Development Finance Bureau David Hutchison, Director General, Trade Strategy Bureau Emmanuelle Lamoureux, Director General, Strategy Bureau Bill C-219, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Special Economic Measures Act and the Broadcasting Act Witnesses Department of Canadian Heritage Tara Martin, Acting Manager, Communications, Legislation and Regulatory Policy Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Robert Brookfield, Director General, Sanctions and Strategic Export Controls Jennifer Keeling, Deputy Director, Human Rights and Freedoms Vindya Seneviratne, Deputy Director, Sanctions Policy Division Source: ourcommons.ca

Atlantic Salmon Populations Witnesses As an individual Paul White, Angler Billijk (Kingsclear First Nation) Justice Gruben, Chief Patrick Polchies, Councilor Chad Solomon, General Labourer Fédération québécoise pour le saumon atlantique Normand Fiset, President Myriam Bergeron, Executive Director As an individual Pierre D'Amours, Biologist and Salmon Fishing Guide Atlantic Salmon Federation Nathan Wilbur, President Neville Crabbe, Vice-President of Communications Miramichi Salmon Association Inc. William (Butch) Dalton, President Mark Hambrook, President Emeritus 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”. John Spencer, executive director of the Urban Warfare Institute sits down for a conversation on urban warfare and growing security challenges with Jason Kenney, former premier of Alberta.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces questions on national security, the Russia report, the Budget, mental health centres and the Falkland Islands.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and military officials discuss autonomous warfare, President Trump’s military spending, and other topics during the U.S. Army's 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. (Oct. 14, 2026) California Governor Gavin Newsom and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger discuss the 20th anniversary of the California Global Warming Solutions Act at the California Economic Summit in Los Angeles. (Oct. 14, 2026) White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia delivers her first briefing in Washington, D.C., discussing campaign activities, the resignation of the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, and other topics. On Friday, Oct. 16, reports emerged that Zacharia would not be continuing in the role of press secretary. (Oct. 13, 2026)

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivers a press briefing at the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. She discusses conflict, oil, supply chains, inflation, and other topics. (Oct. 13, 2026) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the UN, gives the daily press briefing in New York. He provides updates on Palestine, Yemen, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and other topics. (Oct. 15, 2026)

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces questions on national security, the Russia report, the Budget, mental health centres and the Falkland Islands.

Alberta is facing a historic choice: stay in Canada or take another step toward potentially leaving the country. The Oct. 19 referendum is raising fundamental questions about the province’s future and its place in Canada. For some, this is about finally standing up to Ottawa and taking control of their own future. For others, it’s a dangerous gamble, one that could plunge the province into years of division and uncertainty. So should Alberta leave Canada? What would independence mean for the province? And why are so many Albertans questioning their place in Confederation? CPAC’s Marc-André Cossette speaks with three people to better understand what’s at stake: • Keith Wilson, co-lead of the Alberta Transition Council and a leading voice in the movement for Alberta independence. • Thomas Lukaszuk, former Alberta deputy premier and Progressive Conservative MLA, who leads the Forever Canadian movement opposing separation. • Janet Brown, widely seen as the pollster people turn to when they want to understand what’s happening in Alberta.

In this episode of CPAC’s Information Ecosystem series, Influencers, digital creators, marketing agencies, media experts, and academics discuss the impact of content creators on the information environment, including the news industry, politics and democracy.

Slated as the largest AI and technology event in Canada, ALL IN gathers researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez and Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of BCE Inc․ and Bell Canada participate in a panel discussion on AI and economic growth moderated by CBC reporter Catherine Cullen. (September 16, 2026)