MONDAY CALENDAR
MONDAY, NOV. 2
Citron Research promises an update on its report about Laval-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals, embroiled in scandal over an allegation it used a subsidiary to pad its sales figures.
It’s the second day of advance polling in four Quebec byelections.
The federal environment department had promised to report back by today about whether the city of Montreal can proceed with a plan to divert raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River for a week while it did work on a major sewer collector.
The Paris Masters men’s tennis tournament begins.
TUESDAY, NOV. 3
The Supreme Court of Canada hears an appeal over whether a law that could be used to force lawyers and notaries to give financial information about their clients is constitutional.
The Canadiens host the Ottawa Senators at the Bell Centre at 7:30 p.m. (City Montreal, RDS)
If necessary, Game 6 of the World Series between the Royals and Mets is in Kansas City at 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4
Stephen Harper resigns as prime minister of Canada just before Justin Trudeau is sworn in with his cabinet.
Premier Philippe Couillard meets with indigenous leaders over allegations of abuse by Sûreté du Québec officers in Val-d’Or. Belize holds a general election. Forbes releases its list of the world’s most powerful people.
If necessary, the Royals and Mets play a deciding Game 7 of the World Series in Kansas City at 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOV. 5
Conservative Party MPs meet in their first post-election caucus meeting, and choose an interim leader.
Three festivals begin today and run until Nov. 15: the Montreal Improv Festival, the Cinemania francophone film festival and the Coup de coeur francophone music festival.
The Canadiens play the New York Islanders at the Bell Centre at 7:30 p.m. (City Montreal, RDS)
FRIDAY, NOV. 6
Movies opening in theatres today include Spectre (the new Bond film) and The Peanuts Movie.
New albums come out from Sara Bareilles, Lara Fabian, Hedley, Ellie Goulding and Natalie Merchant.
The Supreme Court of Canada hears an appeal by the World Bank over whether it can be forced to hand over documents related to a bribery investigation involving SNC-Lavalin in Bangladesh.
The Grande dégustation wine, beer and spirits show takes place today and tomorrow at Place Bonaventure.
Three Days Grace performs at Metropolis.
SATURDAY, NOV. 7
The Coalition Avenir Québec membership meets in Laval to discuss democratic reform.
Michael Bublé, Don Cherry, Ron MacLean, Silken Laumann, Wendy Crewson, Lawrence Hill and Lorne Greene are given stars on Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto.
Olympic Stadium hosts a Monster Spectacular monster truck show.
The Canadiens play the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre at 7 p.m. (Sportsnet, TVA Sports)
SUNDAY, NOV. 8
It’s election day in Croatia and Myanmar.
CAQ Leader François Legault gives a speech at his party’s convention about his position on Quebec nationalism.
The Alouettes play their final game of the regular season, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Molson Stadium at 1 p.m.
The Impact plays the second leg of its two-game Major League Soccer conference semifinal in Columbus.
Louis-José Houde hosts the Gala de l’ADISQ, honouring the best in Quebec music. The gala is broadcast live on Radio-Canada.