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MONDAY, JAN. 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony—Parliamentarians, the ambassadors of Israel and Poland, Ottawa's mayor, and leading members of the Jewish community will join Canadians at a ceremony marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day hosted by the National Holocaust Monument Committee, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, and the Embassy of Israel. Monday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m.
Crown Corporate Governance Conference—Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein is among the speakers at a two-day conference on 'Crown Corporate Governance' hosted by the Canadian Institute. Wednesday, Jan. 29 to Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn, downtown Ottawa. Details: canadianinstitute.com.
Supreme Court Judges to Visit Victoria, B.C.—Supreme Court Justices Andromache Karakatsanis and Nicholas Kasirer, and Chief Justice Richard Wagner will visit Victoria, B.C., from Monday, Feb. 3, to Tuesday, Feb. 4, as part of the Court’s 150th anniversary. They will take part in events involving members of the public, high school and university students, the local legal and judicial communities, and the media. Call 613-996-9296.
— Food and Beverage Canada's Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a panel discussion titled 'Boosting Competitiveness and Productivity in Food and Beverage Manufacturing' on this industry's critical needs to thrive, compete, and lead both domestically and globally. Confirmed speakers include former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul, and Canadian Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Candace Laing.
Webinar: 'Impact of Political Disruption on Business'—B.C.'s Association of Professional Economists hosts a webinar, 'The Impact of Scarcity and Political Disruption on Canada’s Business Climate.' Greg Lyle, founder and president of Innovative Research Group, will will share his firm’s findings on the pressures facing governments and political parties, and offer insights on how different parties are likely to respond. Thursday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. ET happening online: cabe.ca.
Carbon Removal Canada Conference—Join Carbon Removal Canada for its conference, 'Policy to Progress: Carbon Removal Day,' to discuss current solutions in action and how to create the conditions for scaling carbon removal technologies. Thursday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, at the National Arts Centre. Details: carbonremoval.
Liberals to Choose a New Leader—Federal Liberals will choose their new leader today. Whoever is chosen to succeed Justin Trudeau will automatically become prime minister. Details: lpc.ca/2025leadership. Conference—The Canada Strong and Free Network hosts its annual conference in Ottawa. This year's theme is “From Ideas to Action.” Conservatives in Canada must be ready on Day 1 to follow through on our ideas and put them into action. This applies to leaders in the conservative movement no matter where they sit, as conservative activists, journalists, thinkers, politicians, or leaders. Wednesday, April 9, to Saturday, April 12, at the Westin Hotel Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Dr.
Senator Plett's Retirement—Today is Manitoba Conservative Senator Donald Plett’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate.
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