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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. It returns on March 18 and sits for a week until March 22. It breaks for two weeks on March 25, and returns again on Monday, April 8, when it will sit until April 19. It takes a one-week break , returns on April 29, and will sit for two weeks . The House returns on Tuesday, May 21, after the Victoria Day holiday, and will sit for five straight weeks until June 21.
State Funeral for Ex-PM Brian Mulroney—Following a period of lying-in-state in Ottawa, and a lying-in-repose in Montreal, the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney will take place in Montreal. Details to follow. Michael Ignatieff Talks Democracy—Former Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff, now rector emeritus of Central European University, will give a talk on 'What if Democracy’s Greatest Enemy is Democracy Itself?' hosted by the University of Ottawa. Wednesday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m. ET, happening online. Details: cips-cepi.ca.
What is the Future of News Media in Canada?—This in-person roundtable, hosted by Senator Andrew Cardozo, Liberal MP Mona Fortier, and Senator Hassan Yussuff, will look at the news media in Canada and the rapidly changing world and layoffs from traditional news media. Monday, April 8, at 11:30 a.m. followed by the roundtable discussion. Senate of Canada Building, 2 Rideau St., Ottawa, Room B-45. Simultaneous French/English translation and a light lunch will be provided.
Canada Growth Summit and Annual Testimonial Dinner—The Public Policy Forum hosts the Canada Growth Summit 2024. That evening, its Annual Testimonial Dinner will take place, honouring five distinguished Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to public policy and good governance, including former cabinet minister Marc Garneau, and former Privy Council clerk Janice Charette. Columnist Paul Wells will also receive the Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism.
Minister Freeland to Table Budget—Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. ET in the House of Commons. The Department of Finance will host an embargoed reading and press conference for media prior to the tabling. Environment Program's International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution—The UN Environment Program's International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution will take place from Tuesday, April 23 to Monday, April 29, at the Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr. Details online: unep.org.
World Press Freedom Day Luncheon—American journalist Margaret Sullivan will deliver a keynote speech at the World Press Freedom Canada Luncheon. Thursday, May 2 at 11:30a.m. ET at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online. Call 613-294-4491. Politics & the Pen—The Writers' Trust will host the highly anticipated fundraiser Politics and the Pen event. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing, the best political book of year. Tuesday, May 7, at the Château Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St.
Scholar Awards—Get ready to honour outstanding Canadians who have left an indelible mark on our country's cultural, literary, and historical heritage at the 2024 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards. Presented by The Library and Archives Canada Foundation and Library and Archives Canada, with generous sponsor, Air Canada. Wednesday, May 29, 6 p.m. ET, 395 Wellington St. Details to follow. Riverkeeper Gala—The 2024 Riverkeeper Gala will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 6-11 p.m.
Calgary Stampede 2024—Politicians from all political stripes will likely be attending the 2023 Calgary Stampede.
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