Orientation for the 2015 Newly Elected Members of Parliament
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Your House, Your Time: Orientation for the 2015 newly elected Members of Parliament January 19 - 20, 2016 Message from President Runte On behalf of Carleton University, I would like to welcome you to this orientation. We hope to provide you an opportunity to meet other newly-elected MPs, to discuss our federal government and political system with experienced leaders, and to explore some of the issues that face our country today. I thank our partners and sponsors. I would like to ofer a special note of gratitude to Maureen Boyd, Director of Carleton University’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement, who has organized this impressive program and Dr. André Plourde, Dean of the Faculty of Public Afairs, for his judicious support. At Carleton University, we look forward to ofering additional panels, seminars and networking occasions on topics of interest and relevance to you as your consider issues before Parliament and that afect your constituents, your region and our nation in the coming months. As Canada’s capital university, we welcome you as part of our community. As you serve our country, we are delighted to assist you. May this be the first of many significant meetings. Please do let us know what topics would be of special interest to you in the future. Sincerely yours, Roseann O’Reilly Runte President and Vice-Chancellor Carleton University AGENDA OVERVIEW: TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 11:00 Shaw Centre - MPs and participants arrive for opening remarks, brunch and presentation from Dr. Mark Kristmanson, CEO, National Capital Commission 1:15 Supreme Court of Canada - tour and discussion with Justice Rosalie Abella 3:15 Rideau Hall - discussion with Governor General David Johnston, information/resource fair on the ofce of the Governor General, tour of residence 5:00 Earnsclife - remarks and reception hosted by British High Commissioner Howard Drake 6:30 Busses return to the Shaw Centre WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 8:15 Registration and Breakfast at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building 9:00 Opening Remarks: Maureen Boyd and Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte 9:15 How Ottawa Works Presentation: Michael Wernick Panelists: Audrey O’Brien, David McLaughlin, David Mitchell Moderator: André Plourde 11:00 How to Work Efectively in Ottawa Presentation: Karen Shepherd Panelists: Kevin Chan, Susan Delacourt, Paul Dewar, James Rajotte Moderator: Susan Harada 12:15 Lunch 1:15 Canada: Challenges and Opportunities Presentations: Glen Hodgson, Bruce Anderson Panelists: Perrin Beatty, Chantal Hébert, Don Iveson, Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Hassan Yussuf Moderator: Tom Clark 3:45 Closing Keynote: Jean Charest 4:15 Closing Remarks and Evaluation 4:30 Reception 1 AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 11:00 MPs gather in the Trillium Ballroom, Shaw Centre for registration and Information Fair featuring federal cultural institutions 11:30 Brunch Welcome and Orientation Briefing from Maureen Boyd, Director, Carleton Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement Welcome to the Shaw Centre from Jim Patrick, Vice President Government Afairs, Shaw Communications Welcome to the National Capital Region from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin 12:00 Presentation: Dr. Mark Kristmanson, CEO, National Capital Commission Topics: Role of NCC in protecting, promoting and building a capital region, including stewardship of Gatineau Park, ofcial residences, 2017 commemorations and capital planning 12:40 Buses leave Shaw Centre for the Supreme Court 1:15 Tours followed by discussion with Justice Rosalie Abella Topics: The role and work of the Supreme Court of Canada 2:45 Busses leave the Supreme Court for Rideau Hall 3:15 Welcoming remarks from and discussion with Governor General David Johnston followed by information/resource fair on the ofce of the Governor General, tour of residence Topics: Role and responsibilities of Governor General; information on programs and services provided to Canadians, including national honors and awards, heraldry, events in Ottawa and constituencies, congratulatory letters and guided tours of Rideau Hall and the Citadel (Québec); how M.P.s and staf can best interact with the ofce of the Governor General to access services 4:45 Busses leave Rideau Hall for Earnsclife 5:00 Reception at Earnsclife, the residence of the British High Commissioner and former home of Sir John A. Macdonald, with remarks from British High Commissioner Howard Drake Topics: Role of a Member of Parliament as an ‘ambassador’ for Canada to the diplomatic community, on inter-parliamentary associations and when travelling abroad on parliamentary business 6:30 Busses leave Earnsclife to return to the Shaw Centre 2 AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD BUILDING 8:15 Registration and Breakfast 9:00 Opening Remarks Maureen Boyd, Director of the Carleton Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement 9:05 Welcome Remarks Roseann O’Reilly Runte, President of Carleton University 9:15 How Ottawa Works Presentation: Michael Wernick, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet Panel Discussion: Audrey O’Brien, Clerk Emeritus of the House of Commons David McLaughlin, public policy consultant and former chief of staf to Prime Minister Mulroney and deputy minister to the New Brunswick Commission on Legislative Democracy David Mitchell, public policy consultant and former CEO of Public Policy Forum, member of the B.C. Legislature and Deputy Clerk of the Saskatchewan Legislature Moderator: André Plourde, Dean of the Faculty of Public Afairs, Carleton University Topics: Transition to and changes in the 42nd Parliament; role of the public service and its relationship to the political system; how the political system works to get things done 10:30 Refreshment Break 11:00 How to Work Efectively in Ottawa Presentation: Karen Shepherd, Commissioner of Lobbying Panel Discussion: Kevin Chan, Head of Public Policy, Canada, Facebook Susan Delacourt, political columnist, author and commentator Paul Dewar, former M.P. and Ofcial Opposition critic for Foreign Afairs James Rajotte, former M.P. and Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance 3 Moderator: Susan Harada, Associate Director of the Carleton School of Journalism and Communication and former national political correspondent Topics: Understanding, developing and using sources of influence; working with lobbyists, media and stakeholder interest groups; role of MPs in a digital age; the role of a private member in government and opposition; political and personal accountability 12:15 Lunch 1:15 Canada: Challenges and Opportunities Presentations: Glen Hodgson, Chief Economist of the Conference Board of Canada Bruce Anderson, Chair of Abacus Data Short Refreshment Break Panel Discussion: The Hon. Perrin Beatty, CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Chantal Hébert, political columnist, author and commentator Don Iveson, Mayor of Edmonton Dr. Alika Lafontaine, President, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada and 2008 winner of Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister Hassan Yussuf, President, Canadian Labour Congress Moderator: Tom Clark, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News and Host, The West Block Topics: Canada’s economic, social and demographic realities and the challenges and opportunities that presents from First Nations, business, labour, municipal, western, and Quebec perspectives 3:45 Closing Keynote The Honourable Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and former Premier of Quebec 4:15 Closing Remarks and Evaluation André Plourde, Dean of the Faculty of Public Afairs 4:30 Reception 4 ORIENTATION SPONSORS On behalf of Bombardier Inc., I would like to welcome you to the Orientation for the 2015 newly elected Members of Parliament, organized by the Carleton Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement. Bombardier is a proud sponsor of this program because of the valuable contribution that it makes to Canada’s democracy. We believe that the information you are to receive from eminent Canadians and foreign ofcials can only further enhance your efectiveness as parliamentarians. Bombardier is the world’s leading manufacturer of both planes and trains and we provide the transportation solutions of tomorrow that drive value by addressing mobility needs, while respecting the environment and people. Upholding and strengthening Canada’s democratic institutions is the reason we have chosen to support this initiative. We are committed to making a positive contribution everywhere we do business — beginning with the communities where we operate. As you begin your new mandate as Members of Parliament, we hope that the discussions and viewpoints ofered by the leaders you are soon to meet will be of great use to you in addressing Canada’s challenges and opportunities. I hope that you enjoy this experience and wish you great success in your new capacity. Pierre Pyun Vice-President, Government Afairs, Bombardier Inc. On behalf of CAE, we would like to welcome you to the 2015 Carleton University orientation for newly elected Members of Parliament. We believe that your role is important in Canada’s democracy and we are proud to support this non-partisan training, especially because training is what we do. You may know CAE as the world leader in flight simulators but the company has evolved in the services business to also become the world leader in training pilots. In fact, CAE trains more than 120,000 civil pilots and defence crewmembers every year with training locations in 35 countries. When you travel, anywhere in the world, chances are that the pilots flying the aircraft you are on were trained on simulators designed and manufactured by CAE in Canada or at one of CAE’s training centres. CAE is also the oldest and largest Canadian headquartered defence and security corporation. In that field, we not only train pilots but also naval and land crews. We also prepare our communities to respond to natural disasters and other public safety issues. And CAE is now extending simulation-based training to healthcare to improve patient safety, reduce medical errors and costs. Our innovation contributes to the safety of air travel, to the mission-readiness of our men and women in uniform and to helping our healthcare professionals save lives.