Panoply Theatre Collective at John McKenzie House: A Midsummer Night's Dream
2023-09-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 3Y2, Canada
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
SHAKESPEARE’S CLASSIC COMEDY AT A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOUSE!
September 14th-16th at the John McKenzie House
This show is a remount of our June 2023 production – we’re so excited to bring some midsummer magic to North York!
This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Association production under the Artists’ Collective Policy.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a wild and wondrous comedy filled with summer magic! The king & queen of fairies have both arrived in a forest outside of Athens to celebrate the Duke’s upcoming wedding. As their fighting escalates with the use of a powerful love spell, their fairy servants band together to wreak havoc on the mortals that enter the forest!
We are so glad to be receiving support for this production from the WCRA (Willowdale Central Ratepayers Association) and the Ontario Historic Society.
This is an outdoor event – there will be seating provided, but feel free to bring extra blankets/sweaters/snacks/etc.
In the case of inclement weather, we will notify you of any cancellation via email and on our social media channels. Refunds will not be provided in the event of a show cancellation, however patrons are welcome to transfer their tickets to another performance if applicable.
There are public washrooms available onsite (subject to closure). There is free street parking after 6pm.

Toronto Railway Museum: Rail Safety Week Launch
2023-09-16 11:30 | Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
On Saturday, September 16, join us at 11:30 am as we unveil Look. Listen. Live. rail safety decals at the Mini Train crossing in Roundhouse Park. Decals are being unveiled across the country to remind pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to exercise caution at rail crossings. Celebrate the launch of Rail Safety Week 2023 with museum and OL volunteers and supporters at the public unveiling.

Historical Society of Ottawa: Phil Jenkins - The Arts in Ottawa: A Looking and Listening History
2023-09-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch, Bank Street 1049, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W9, Canada
In a three-part lecture series, Phil Jenkins, renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer,musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural movement throughout our city’s past.
TO ATTEND ALL THREE LECTURES, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL THREE DATES.

UEL St. Lawrence Branch 2023 Charter Night Banquet
2023-09-16 17:00 | St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, Ingleside, 15 Memorial Square, Ingleside, Ontario, K0C 1M0, Canada
The St. Lawrence Branch UELAC will be hosting its annual Charter Night Banquet on September 16th at St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, 15 Memorial Square, Ingleside. Social hour will begin at 5:00pm and the meal will be served at 6:00pm.
It will be a ham supper with all the fixings and will feature a presentation by Roy Lewis, who has been part of the UELAC for over 30 years and has served on both the Col. Edward Jessup Branch and Central East Regional executive committees.
Tickets are $30 per person, advance sales only. If you are interested in attending, email Secretary Darlene Fawcett at dmfawcett@ripnet.com. E-transfers can be sent to Treasurer Michael Eamer at eamermc@yahoo.com. When sending an e-transfer, please include a note in the “Message” box stating that you are purchasing a ticket for the dinner. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of money, and the tickets will be set aside. Tickets must be reserved by September 4th.
As always, there will be a Harvest Basket raffle at the end of the night. If you are interested in contributing to the basket, please contact Darlene Fawcett.
We hope to see you there!

UEL Kawartha Branch September 2023 Meeting (Virtual): The Elizabeth Beard Story
2023-09-17 14:00 | online
“Valiant Amazing: The Elizabeth Beard Story” by Andrew MacLean
Elizabeth Beard was a young Loyalist woman from Philadelphia who ultimately fought alongside her soldier husband during the Revolution. She was with him on a ship which was attacked, and she manned the cannon, tearing off parts of her dress to use as wadding.
After that she went on land and was part of a partisan attack on a small group of Rebels. Later, she popped up again, in what is now Florida, in a besieged fort, again manning a cannon. After that she became a prisoner, and was ultimately part of a swap at the end of the war.
She then sailed aboard the Martha from New York City to Nova Scotia. The Martha became separated from the refugee fleet in heavy fog and crashed on a rock. She, while heavily pregnant with triplets(!), was aboard a raft with sixty-some survivors and was rescued by fishermen, giving birth on the beach.
Her sons later fought in the War of 1812.
In person, at Activity Haven, Peterborough, ON – email Bob McBride for details uelbob@nexicom.net.
Via zoom, Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 852 5540 8930, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Oshawa Historical Society Local History Speaker Series: Dave Mowat, Chief, Alderville First Nation: The Williams Treaty
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch, 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1N2, Canada
In October and November 1923, the Williams Treaties were signed by the governments of Canada and by seven First Nations of the Chippewa of Lake Simcoe and the Mississauga of the north shore of Lake Ontario. September’s Local History Speaker Series welcomes Dave Mowat, Chief, Alderville First Nation, who will speak about the 1923 Williams Treaties.
September’s Local History Speaker Series is taking place Tuesday, September 19 at 6PM. The Speaker Series will be held at the McLaughlin Branch of the Oshawa Public Libraries, in the lower level auditorium, located at 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa.
Due to anticipated high attendance, RSVP is required. Please book through the OPL Website: https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/events/64dbe42ca60f8d3d00337598.
Oshawa Historical Society Members – to RSVP through the exclusive Member Link, please email Lisa at membership@oshawamuseum.org.
The Local History Speaker Series is an event presented in partnership between the Oshawa Historical Society and the Oshawa Public Libraries.

Mississauga South Historical Society: Memories of Clarke Hall with Historian Richard Collins
2023-09-19 19:00 | Christ First United Church, Mazo Crescent 1700, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1Y8, Canada
Join Mississauga South Historical Society on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation of Memories of Clarke Hall with Historian Richard Collins.
This presentation explores the history of Clarke Memorial Hall and the generations of organizations, events, residents, and celebrations that have been hosted at this iconic landmark over the last 100 years.
First opened on January 12, 1923, Clarke Hall holds stories and memories for many residents in the community. We invite attendees to share their memories of this historic building.
Location: Christ First United Church (1700 Mazo Cresent, Clarkson).
This is a free event open to MSHS members and the Mississauga community. We look forward to seeing you for an evening of fun and the fascinating history of our historic city.

Peterborough Historical Society Public Lecture: “Entertaining the Prince of Wales, Cobourg 1860”
2023-09-19 19:30 | Lion’s Community Centre, Burnham Street 347, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 1T5, Canada
At age 18, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, undertook the first Royal Tour to Canada. Among his stops in Canada West were Cobourg, Hiawatha First Nation, Peterborough and Port Hope. The community of Cobourg provided elaborate entertainment for the Prince at the official opening of the architecturally stunning Victoria Hall. George Parker, an expert in Architectural Science, is active in the Cobourg heritage community and will provide a lively account of Cobourg’s reception of the Prince of Wales and of controversy that surrounded the Prince’s visit to Canada West.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Lion’s Community Centre, 347 Burnham Street, 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
On a related theme, don’t miss the current exhibit at the Peterborough Museum and Archives, “To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales 1860,” which features the birchbark baskets gifted to the Prince when he visited Hiawatha.

Richmond Hill September 2023 Meeting: From Queen Victoria to King Charles III
2023-09-19 19:30 | Richmond Hill Central Library (Room 2A), Atkinson Street 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 0H5, Canada
Speakers: Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark
Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark will talk about their trip to London, England for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend or two! Guest Fee $5.00. Yearly memberships are available at $40.00 for Family and $25.00 for Individuals.
Light refreshments are served following the meeting.

Kingston Historical Society September 2023 Meeting (In-Person and Virtual) (Updated)
2023-09-20 19:00 | Kingsbridge Retirement Community, 950 Centennial Dr., Kingston, Ontario, K7M 0G8, Canada
Despite their proximity to Kingston, Wolfe Islanders have long prided themselves on the distinctiveness of their island culture. Professor Anastasia Riehl, a linguist at Queen’s, will report on her research into “Box Socials and Chicken Suppers: Learning about life and language on Wolfe Island”. For the Zoom link, please email kingstonhs@gmail.com before 6 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At Anastasia’s request, this program will not be recorded.

Orillia Museum of Art and History (Virtual): Mariposa Arts Theatre: 50 Years
2023-09-20 19:00 | online
The Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation (MAT) turned 50 in 2020! MAT has provided exciting and innovative theatre and film productions to our community. It has inspired and nurtured homegrown talent, volunteers and audience members of all ages.
John Chris Newton, a 30-year member of MAT for his talk: Mariposa Arts Theatre: 50 Years. Chris will present a history of MAT, from its humble beginnings to the present, including references to various productions over the years. He will also share MAT’s involvement with the Orillia Opera House, development and use of its workshop / theatre / rehearsal hall, Film Night, the long running “Oh Really Orillia,” and other interesting tidbits throughout MAT’s long history.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto: Jérôme et les femmes: Savons-nous qui a traduit la Bible?
2023-09-20 19:00 | Théâtre de l’Alliance française, Spadina Road 24, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7, Canada
Conférencière : Lyse Hébert PhD, Professeure agrégée au Collège universitaire Glendon. Traductologue et traductrice
L’histoire nous a laissé de Jérôme un portrait à la fois précis et fragmentaire. Précis parce que certains de ses écrits –surtout des lettres et des préfaces à ses traductions et textes exégétiques– sont extrêmement révélateurs du personnage, notamment de ses rapports avec les autorités publiques et religieuses. Fragmentaire, toutefois, en raison de l’absence quasi totale (dans les archives accessibles) de lettres qu’il a reçues d’un groupe de femmes qu’il a longtemps côtoyées et avec qui il a échangé une longue correspondance.
Cette conférence portera sur les échanges épistolaires entre Jérôme et ces femmes sur le thème de la traduction et, plus précisément, sur ses commentaires concernant leur apport à son travail.
Contacts pour les médias : smth7631@rogers.com ou lhebert@glendon.yorku.ca
Vous vous passionnez pour l’histoire et Toronto? Nous sommes toujours à la recherche de bénévoles pour nos projets, alors n’hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous êtes intéressés.

London & Middlesex Historical Society: September 2023 Meeting
2023-09-20 19:30 | Old Courthouse, Ridout Street North 399, London, Ontario, N6A 2P1, Canada
Hilary Bates Neary, “Lewis Champion Chambers: A Black American missionary in London, Canada West, 1860-63.”
Come hear Hilary, historian/researcher/author, discuss her book on Chambers, and specifically his influence on London’s Black community through his ministry at the British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church, Thames Street, London (now located at Fanshawe Pioneer Village).
The speaker programme for the London and Middlesex Historical Society takes place on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Old Courthouse building, 399 Ridout St. N., London.
​Notice: Limited free parking in lot behind the Courthouse, off King Street West. Entry/exit to the building is from the south (by stairs from side door). Please check the City of London website due to major road construction in the downtown area.
Remember to arrive early as someone is required to let you in and no one is on duty after the meeting starts.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring a friend. These monthly meetings are free to the public.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum: Stones and Stories of Southern Ontario Cemeteries
2023-09-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
Presented by Adam Montgomery
Lectures are $10 for the general public or free for members of the Niagara Historical Society.
Call to reserve your spot as seating is limited.

The Historical Society of St. Catharines Online Lecture: “Towhorses on the Early Welland Canals"
2023-09-21 19:30 | St. Catharines Museum, Welland Canals Parkway 1932, St. Catharines, Regional Municipality of Niagara, L2R 7K6, Canada
The Historical Society returns to in-person meetings at the Museum with Port Dalhousie historian Nancy Cameron’s illustrated talk about the crucial role played by horses (and mules) in the operation of the First and Second Welland Canals.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., a brief Society meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., lecture follows immediately after that meeting. All are welcome. Free admission.

Heritage York Heritage Talks: Misadventure on the Humber
2023-09-21 19:30 | Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St., York, Ontario, M6S 2R6, Canada
On Wednesday, August 7, 1968, an event occurred on the Humber River that resonates in the Warren Park community to this day, 52 years later! That event made the front page of the citywide newspapers. The Globe and Mail trumpeted the headline ‘Four girls, dog, wade into deep troubles’ – the front page of the Toronto Daily Star carried a picture of a terrified girl with the by line ‘3 Hours Of Terror On The Humber’ with an accompanying dedicated page of pictures and captions with the headline ‘Raging Humber maroons 4 terror-stricken girls.’ Not to be out done, The Telegram quoted one of the girls ‘I Can’t Do It, I’m Afraid.’
What was the dire event that captured the headlines that fateful day in August on the Humber River? In this short documentary, we will explore the events of that day as seen through the eyes of surviving participants. Through interviews, photographs and other media, including a previously unseen short 8MM film of that day, one will understand how a simple misadventure became a seminal moment for everyone involved. Check out our preview teaser HERE.

Attention all history enthusiasts and heritage lovers!
We are delighted to invite you to our monthly heritage talks, where we delve into a wide range of topics that showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage of our local, provincial, and national history. Our talks are held on the second Thursday of every month and are designed to enlighten and inspire our audience with fascinating stories and insights from renowned speakers and experts in the field.
Whether you’re interested in learning about the hidden gems of our local history or exploring the broader scope of our country’s heritage, our talks have something for everyone. From the cultural traditions of indigenous peoples to the architectural wonders of our historic buildings, we cover it all.
Join us for an evening of discovery and exploration as we celebrate our heritage and uncover the untold stories of our past. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals.
Mark your calendars for the following dates and come along to our next heritage talk. We can’t wait to see you there!

Yorkminster Park Speakers Series: Ron Brown, "Top 170 Unusual Things to See in Ontario"
2023-09-22 19:00 | Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Yonge Street 1585, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1Z9, Canada
Ron Brown’s latest book, Top 170 Unusual Things to See in Ontario, was newly released and expanded in 2022. Using the book as a starting point, this illustrated lecture will explore some of Ontario’s most unusual features and landscapes including such phenomena as The Screaming Heads, Guelph’s “Notre Dame”, Toronto’s Graffiti Alleys, and its “Luminous Veil” on the Bloor Street Viaduct as well as the light show in Brockville’s railway tunnel.
This lecture is a live, in-person event in Cameron Hall. You do not need to pre-register to attend – just show up.
The lecture will also be available online as a live webcast for which we do ask you to pre-register. Registration opens soon.
BIOGRAPHY:
Ron Brown is an award-winning travel writer whose pieces have been published in the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic Magazine, and VIA Rail Magazine. He has published more than twenty books on the heritage of Ontario and Canada, and he lectures on, and leads tours of, heritage landscapes across Ontario. He has participated on TVO’s Studio Two panels to determine Ontario’s “most historic town,” Ontario’s “prettiest town,” and Ontario’s “best main street.” Ron is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada and is past chair of The Writers’ Union of Canada, whose “Freedom to Read Award” he received in 2015 for his ongoing promotion of freedom to read and write in Canada.
This lecture is co-sponsored by Mary Morton Tours.

Swansea Historical Society: Annual Governor Simcoe Walking Tour 2023
2023-09-23 09:30 | Rousseau Plaque, South Kingsway 8, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3S9, Canada
Location: The Toronto Carrying Place portage route
Time: 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 23, 2023
Annual Governor Simcoe Walking Tour, 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 23, 2023: As in past years, this FREE guided walking tour will retrace a portion of Simcoe’s 1793 expedition up the Toronto Carrying Place portage route.
As in past years, Part 1 of the tour will start at 9:30 am at the Rousseau plaque (8 South Kingsway, beside the Petro Canada station), heading north, mainly along Riverside Drive, and finishing near Bloor Street. After a break for lunch on Bloor Street, Part 2 will start at 1:00 pm at the Alex Ling Fountain (north-west corner of Bloor and Jane Streets), and then head farther north, mainly following residential streets a short distance east of the Humber River. Participants are free to join or leave the walk at any point along the route.

Mattawa Museum Fall Open House
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Mattawa Museum, 285 First St., Mattawa, Ontario, P0H 1V0, Canada
Admission is by donation to the Mattawa Food Bank. Special Unveiling of a New Exhibit at 1 p.m. The Story of Mayor Dr. Monestime and the launch of two new exciting projects! As we get ready to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and The Stories She Tells. Come visit us! Cookies & Coffee generously provided by the Legion.

Nelles Manor Museum - Grimsby Arts Walk
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Nelles Manor Museum, Main Street West 126, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1R8, Canada
Nelles Manor Museum is participating in the historic downtown Grimsby Arts Walk.
Throughout the day Lakeside Pumphouse Artists’ Association will be having their show and sale on the front lawn of the Manor. Members will be demonstrating plein air painting.
Fiddlers all day long. In the morning the Niagara Old Tyme Fiddlers will delight the visitors. Natalie the Fiddler will make music in the afternoon.
Open Hearth cooking demonstration with by donation tour of the Manor.

Mattawa Museum - Opening of a New Exhibit in Honour of Mayor Dr. Monestime
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Mattawa Museum, 285 First St., Mattawa, Ontario, P0H 1V0, Canada
Join the Monestime-Belter family and Paul Mackey, our Board of Directors, the Hon. MPP Vic Fedeli, and Mayor Raymond Belanger , for this special rededication of a new exhibit honouring Mayor Dr. Monestime.
This rededication will begin at 1 pm. Admission to the Museum is a donation to the Mattawa Food Bank.
Please join us at your Community Museum, Saturday, Sept 23rd – open 10am – 4pm.

Kingston & District Branch UELAC (Virtual and In-Person): September 2023 Meeting
2023-09-23 13:00 | St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kingston, 137 Queen St., Kingston, Ontario, K7K 1A8, Canada
The next Kingston and District Branch meeting will be held Saturday, September 23 at 1:00 p.m., either in-person at St. Paul’s Church Hall or via Zoom. Richard Parry will be speaking on The History of the Heritage Cemetery and it’s Associated Churches. If you are unable to join in person, join in by Zoom at this link at 12:30 p.m.

The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society: St. John's Norway Cemetery Walk
2023-09-23 13:00 | Northwest corner of Kingston Road & Woodbine Avenue, Toronto, M4E 2H6, Canada
The Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents Walking Tours with historian and Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala.
Celebrating the 170th anniversary of the Cemetery and St. John’s Norway Anglican Church.
Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the northwest corner of Woodbine and Kingston Road.

Myseum of Toronto: Preview of "The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto" at Nuit Blanche
2023-09-23 19:00 - 2023-09-24 07:00 | RendezViews Entertainment Venue, Richmond Street West 229, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1W2, Canada
Women currently make up 52% of the population in Toronto. Join us as we bring their stories to life.
This impact-filled multi-year project celebrates the myriad of ways women have contributed to various facets of city life – in art, culture, politics, sports, technology, business, and more. To tell these important stories, this project has commissioned 24 exemplary playwrights to write 52 monologues – one for each transformational woman on our list.
This work will premiere as a participatory performance on September 23 as part of Nuit Blanche 2023.
Myseum of Toronto invites you to a preview of The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto at Nuit Blanche. Celebrate remarkable Toronto women with us.
A grand and colourful stage in the heart of downtown Toronto will be yours to bring to life the legacies of people who have changed the course of history – not just for women, but for everyone.
In this enchanting evening, you can perform, watch, listen, and share. Take to the stage to step into her shoes by reading excerpts of original monologues from the perspective of The 52. Or sit back and be inspired by the stories of transformational and bold women who have left a lasting impact on Toronto.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum: Famous & Infamous – Michael Clark on George McCullagh
2023-09-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
Join us for a program in the galleries once a month when we discuss the life and times of a famous or infamous person or event from the past.
Free admission. No reservations required.

Thunder Bay Museum Free Public Lecture (In Person and Virtual): Stephanie Pesheau - Women in Technology
2023-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Thunder Bay Museum, 425 Donald St E., Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5V1, Canada
This will be an in-person event that is free to view. The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in person. It will also be recorded and posted to the Museum’s YouTube at a later date.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBINAR

Stephanie Pesheau, C.E.T., is the Northern Regional Director for the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). Stephanie’s presentation will focus on a few closely related aspects including; how today’s growing success of Women in Engineering and Technology is the direct efforts of women, and mentors, of past generations. In recent years Stephanie has augmented her career through volunteering and helping assist in creating a community of networking for “Women in Technology” thus opening communications and developing support and kinship for other women working in the STEM field locally and throughout the province. Her presentation will also discuss how she was able to turn her love of math and art into a career that she loves and how she inspires and assists other young women in pursuing their dreams working in STEM, taking note that opportunities will find you when you follow your passions.
Stephanie Pesheau is the Electrical Designer and CAD Development Supervisor for TBT Engineering Limited in Thunder Bay, a representative for the Thunder Bay chapter of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as well as a teacher at Confederation College in the Engineering Technology program. She is a strong believer in empowering girls to follow their dreams in technology, engineering and math.
Free Museum Admission during the event. Refreshments will be available.

CBH TALKS (virtual): Booze, Cigarettes and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade
2023-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | online
The Canadian Business History Association would like to invite you for a special virtual event on September 27 from 2-3PM (EST). Our guest speaker is Ryan Manucha, the author of Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade. The Talk will be hosted by our President, Joe Martin.
To sign up please click here or email jeremy.mosher@nbc.ca
Canada’s interprovincial trade barriers tell an engrossing story of our country’s struggle to pursue an enduring singleness, despite a staggering diversity in climate, topography, demography and economics. The tale of our economic union is woven into the nation’s industrial outputs – from turkeys and potash to margarine and duvets, and of course, booze. This talk traces the story of interprovincial trade to the present day, unearthing the intergenerational battles that pit national and local ambitions against one another, as well as the sacrifices and trade-offs that Canadians would have to make in order to liberalize internal trade.
The COVID pandemic reminded Canadians about the importance of internal trade. Fickle foreign trading partners, border restrictions, and ascendant nationalism across the globe invite Canadians to increasingly look to one another for enduring economic prosperity. This talk looks ahead at what is to come for Canadian interprovincial trade and offers recommendations from a broad study of the topic.
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Ryan Manucha is a leading scholar on interprovincial trade in Canada. He presently serves as an external advisor to the federal government. His work has appeared in several of Canada’s leading legal journals (Osgoode Hall Law Review, the Canadian Business Law Journal, Canadian Journal of Administrative Law, and Practice) and significant newspapers (The Globe and Mail, The Ottawa Sun and Maclean’s). He has appeared on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin and CBC Radio, among other outlets. He has also authored reports published by Canada’s leading think tanks (C.D. Howe Institute and the Macdonald Laurier Institute). In 2022 he was commissioned to conduct a policy review for the government of Alberta. Most recently, his interdisciplinary book on the topic was published by McGill-Queen’s University Press; the book won the 2022 Donner Prize for best in Canadian public policy and writing. He obtained his JD from Harvard Law School, where he was awarded the Frederick Sheldon Fellowship to pursue research on interprovincial trade. He obtained his BA in Economics, magna cum laude, from Yale University.

Historical Society of Ottawa (Virtual): Chief Pinesi and his Pursuit of Justice
2023-09-27 19:00 | online
Guest speaker: Jim Stone, Author, “Grand Chief Constant Pinesi: Fighting a Losing Battle”
Grand Chief Pierre-Louis Constant Pinesi (1768-1834) witnessed great and tragic changes during his lifetime. The traditional land upon which Chief Pinesi’s family gathered, hunted, fished, and trapped is where the Nation’s Capital is situated today — before those ancient and crucial livelihoods collapsed under the unending wave of European settlement and deforestation.
Chief Pinesi, who fought bravely alongside the British during the War of 1812, saw his many petitions to the Crown for recognition of his people’s ancestral rights left unanswered.
Jim Stone has conducted extensive research into the life and legacy of Chief Pinesi, working in consultation with members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, including direct descendants of Chief Pinesi.
Introduction by Merv Sarazin, Band Councillor, Pikwakanagan First Nation.
This speaker series presentation will take place on Zoom. Registration: tinyurl.com/HSO-27-Sep-2023

All are welcome to attend without charge.
