The People’s Ministry of the Future

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Canada and our partners invite you to our 2025 National Conference and Lobbying Days

The People’s Ministry of the Future
National Conference and Lobbying Days
Sunday, October 19 to Tuesday, October 21
Lord Elgin Hotel and Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Registration opens in early May — don’t miss

Fees
Early Bird Pricing: May 6 –  August 31, 2025: $74
Regular Pricing: August 31 – October 10 2025: $99
Online registration closes:
October 10, 2025

Please note that our partners for this event are the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Generation Squeeze, and Grand(m)others Act to Save the Planet. We are proud to stand alongside organizations that share our commitment to a liveable, just future.

On the Sunday of the event, we invite participants to wear a Canadian Tuxedo or a hockey jersey. This spirited dress code will make for  unforgettable photos and a strong visual message of unity, playfulness and pride.

Lastly, on our lobbying day, please dress as you would for a professional job. As it will be the season of Remembrance Day, we encourage everyone to wear a poppy. 🌺

EARLY BIRD

 

General Outline

Details pending

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Planning and Preparations
1:00 pm to 6:30 pm (ET)
Online lobby training will be available on several dates beforehand in October for those unable to attend in person.
(Specific dates to be announced in late September.)

Monday, October 20, 2025
Educational Day
1:30 pm to 6:30 pm (ET)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Possible Multi-Partisan Event on Parliament Hill
7:00 am to 9:30 am (ET)
Participants may attend all or part of the event.

Lobbying on Parliament Hill
All day from 9:00 am (ET) onward

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Not an official day, but additional lobbying may occur. You are not required to stay an extra day but some people do.

Thursday,October 23, 2025
Special Online Meetings
Reports and feedback session for the conference lobbying days. (Dates to be confirmed in September.)

Stay tuned for further details and updates! Bookmark the following page:
https://canada.citizensclimatelobby.org/the-peoples-ministry-of-the-future/

If you are financially able please consider topping up your registration with a donation. This will help waive fees for those who can’t afford to attend. Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your support!

Our Venue

THE LORD ELGIN HOTEL is our venue. 


Our group block number is COMING SOON
Here is the booking link https://reservations.travelclick.com/12200?groupID=4590780
If any of you have any issues with the booking link or would like to book outside of the block dates, please email their in-house reservations team at groups@lordelgin.ca or by calling directly to the hotel at 613-235-3333 extension.
Rate: $265.00 per room per night (single/double occupancy), plus taxes and fees per night (5% MAT and 13% HST)

Alternative:

The OTTAWA Jail Hostel is only a 15 minute walk to our conference and is on other side of the Rideau Canal.
http://www.hihostels.ca/Ontario/1166/hi-ottawa-jail.hostel