In what his party has been preemptively framing as a significant policy reveal, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to “share his vision for the future of Canada – U.S. relations” in a keynote speech to Toronto-area business leaders hosted by the Economic Club of Canada. (11:30 a.m.)

According to an advance report from CBC News, Poilievre will “unveil a suite of policy proposals meant to address the uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration,” including “an energy and critical mineral strategy and a proposal for a new tariff-free auto pact with the U.S.,” as well as “new rules that would require companies that shift Canadian intellectual property out of the country to repay taxpayer support they’ve received” and an “all-party working group” on the upcoming review of the existing Canada – U.S.— Mexico trade deal.

The speech comes just days before Poilievre is set to embark on what Global News reports will be his “first official overseas travel” since he became party leader, and will include stops in London and Berlin, as per his office.

“Details on Poilievre’s itinerary will be released shortly but the source says he is scheduled to give several speeches in addition to meeting with unnamed European officials,” the story notes.

For his part, Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to fly to Mumbai later today to kick off his third international trip of the year.

Also hitting the Toronto speakers’ circuit: Canada – U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who is also booked in for a midday address hosted by Canadian Club Toronto that, as per the programme, will include a “timely conversation” on “how Canada’s economic, digital, and infrastructure priorities intersect to drive productivity, strengthen national cohesion, and position the country for long-term competitiveness in an increasingly connected global economy.” (11:45 a.m.)

Back in the precinct, MPs are poised to begin — and, very possibly, finish — the final round of debate on Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s 651-page pitch to roll out measures outlined in his inaugural budget last fall, which cleared report stage yesterday afternoon and is now on track to secure third-reading approval as early as this afternoon.

Outside the chamber, PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS members will chat with former British Columbia chief electoral officer Anton Boegman about his pending appointment as Canada’s first-ever foreign influence transparency commissioner, which must be approved by both the House of Commons and the Senate. (11 a.m.)

Also on the radar: Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty holds a mid-afternoon media availability outside the House of Commons to “provide an important update on Jordan’s Principle,” which, as per the departmental website, “is intended to make sure that First Nations children have substantively equal access to government services, taking into account their distinct circumstances, experiences, and needs as First Nations children.” (3:45 p.m.)

Meanwhile, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet heads to the freshly vacated Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne, Que., to announce who will be carrying the party banner in the as-yet-undeclared byelection rematch triggered by a Supreme Court of Canada decision earlier this month that overturned the results of last year’s federal election, which saw rookie Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste beat out Bloc incumbent Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné by a single vote.

Although the party-issued advisory offers no additional details, the party is widely expected to give Sinclair-Desgagné another opportunity to recapture the seat she held from 2021 to 2025.

ON AND AROUND THE HILL

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May holds an on-camera briefing in the West Block Foyer to highlight what the advisory describes as “a series of concerning actions over the past year that have undermined the strength, transparency, and integrity of Canada’s democratic institutions.” (9 a.m.)

Later this morning, New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan will join “families deeply affected by the Israeli attacks on Gaza,” as well as advocate Matthew Behrens, to call on the government to “urgently reform and accelerate the Special Immigration Measures program established to provide refuge to Palestinians with relatives in Canada.” (9:30 a.m.)

Representatives of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association highlight “new data” that, according to the advisory, “shows strong support for prevention-focused dental hygiene care.” (8 a.m.)

Also this morning: The Parliamentary Budget Office will release its latest assessment of the “demographic implications of the 2026-2028 immigration levels plan,” which, as per the advisory, will “provide an update to the PBO’s baseline demographic projection.” (9 a.m.)

IN THE CHAMBER

Later this afternoon, Conservative MP Jaime Schmale will launch the opening round of debate on Sen. Yvonne Boyer’s bid to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization, which made it through the Senate with cross-aisle support last fall.

OUTSIDE THE PRECINCT

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon, whose portfolio also includes FedDev Ontario, starts his day at an undisclosed location somewhere in “southern Ontario,” where, according to his office, he’ll share the details on a new federal initiative to help “businesses and organizations supporting the defence industry.” (10 a.m.)

Health Minister Marjorie Michel pays an afternoon visit to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto to unveil the results of what her office is billing as “a major cancer prevention research funding initiative,” which, according to the advisory, is “led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in partnership with the Terry Fox Research Institute, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, the Cancer Research Society, and BioCanRx.” (1 p.m.)

Moving east, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson teams up with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Queens Municipality Mayor Scott Christian, Renewall Energy president Dan Roscoe and local Liberal MP Jessica Fancy for a mid-morning infrastructure announcement at the White Point Beach Resort in Hunt’s Point, N.S. (11 a.m. AST)

Rounding out the roster, Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight will represent the government at a “wreath-laying ceremony (to) mark the 35^th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War” at the Fairview Legion Cenotaph in Halifax, N.S., with provincial lieutenant governor Mike Savage, Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore and Canadian Armed Forces members also expected to be in attendance. (9:30 a.m. AST)

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