The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will hold a public hearing in Gatineau, Que., to review the applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems pursuant to section 9(1)h) of the Broadcasting Act. The event will be held at Conference Centre, Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Outaouais room. Call 819-997-9403.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) will deliver opening remarks to the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week Federal Symposium. The event will be held at Hilton Lac-Leamy, Beethoven/Chopin Ballroom, 3 Boulevard du Casino. Call 613-992-4621.
Governor General David Johnston will deliver the opening address at the Creating Capital Connections Conference. Johnston will highlight the importance of philanthropy as well as the work of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. The Creating Capital Connections Conference, which is hosted by the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, will serve as an education event … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) will highlight key findings of a study on language of work in federally-regulated private businesses in Quebec not subject to the Official Languages Act. The event will be held at Place du Portage Phase IV, Salle Papineau, 140 Promenade du Portage. Call 613-995-9001.
In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8) The Canadian War Museum presents a talk with Mariatu Kamara, a child victim of the Sierra Leone War and featured in the exhibition Eleven Women Facing War. Before the talk, curator Dr. Andrew Burtch will conduct a special tour of the exhibition. The event will be held … Read more
Conservative MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, Ont.) will celebrate National Flag of Canada Day in Gatineau. He will take part in the celebrations on behalf of Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.). The event will be held at Canadian Museum of Civilization, Grand Hall. Call 819-997-7788.
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will make an important announcement to enhance vehicle safety for Canadians. The event will be held at Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Investigations Lab, 80 Noël Street. Call 613-991-0700.
The MacDonald Laurier Institute presents "Resolved: Wealth has Too Much Power in Canada." Speakers are Armine Yalnizyan vs. William Watson. The event is moderated by Jack Granatstein. The event will be held at the Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place. Enjoy private access to the museum’s private exhibit following the debate. Contact: Robin Bourke … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will hold a public hearing in Gatineau, Quebec from Monday February 11 to Friday, February 15, 2013. The CRTC is holding this hearing as part of its consultation on a national code for wireless services, such as cellphones and other personal mobile devices. Call 819-997-9403.
The Land Claims Agreements Coalition presents “Keeping the Promise: The Path Ahead to Full Modern Treaty Implementation.” The event will be held at the Casino Lac Leamy. Call 613-376-3313. More information is available online.
