There is a writing workshop for junior researchers at the 2018 Joint Statistical Meetings in Vancouver.  Postdocs and junior faculty are encouraged to apply.   The SSC is sponsoring the event for the first time this year. 
 

Application Deadline: June 1 (early applicants may receive early notification of acceptance).

On April 11th, 2017 past president of the SSC Brian Allen spoke in the House of Commons before the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology regarding Bill C-36. 
 

The amendment to the Statistics Act received royal assent on December 13th, 2017: https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/20...