Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) will participate in a special evening at Canadian War Museum to launch Black History Month and to recognize the achievements of black Canadians who work in law enforcement. The event will be held at the Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Barney Danson Theatre. Call 613-952-1650.
On behalf of Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orleans, Ont.) will make an announcement regarding construction contract awards in the National Capital Region. The event will be held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Panorama Room, 100 Laurier Street. Call 819-997-5421.
"Eleven Women Facing War" tells 11 stories of women from Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Colombia, the Balkans, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Photographer Nick Danziger initially photographed the women in conflict zones in 2001. Ten years later he set out to find each one to learn what had become of their lives. The event will be … Read more
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) will speak at the Canadian Sport for Life National Summit. The event will be held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel, Mozart Ballroom. Call 819-934-1122.
The federal and provincial governments will celebrate, in Gatineau, the official opening of a new affordable housing project and will announce funding for the first year of the Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement (2011-2014). The event will be held at 196 Notre-Dame Street. Call 514-496-1189.
Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will host town hall sessions in Gatineau, Que., for veterans, RCMP members, military members, families and other interested parties. These meetings are opportunities for the ombudsman to meet with veterans, talk about what the office is doing on their behalf and answer questions about the office and issues of importance to the … Read more
The Army Ball 2013 is hosted by the Commander Canada’s Army, Lieutenant-General Peter Devlin, and the Army Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Mike Hornbrook. The Army Ball has become a tradition in the National Capital Region and has established itself as the military gala social event of the year. The ball has been and continues … Read more
The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs Assembly. The event will be held at the Hotel Hilton Lac Leamy. More information is available online.
The World AIDS Day Gala will be held. The event is hosted by the Canadian AIDS Society. The World AIDS Day Gala is expected to draw government representatives, business and charitable sectors, the HIV/AIDS community and the general public. Several Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Awards will be given and a live auction with celebrity … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will deliver remarks at the Hall of Fame luncheon held during the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's 2012 Tourism Congress. The event will be held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy, 3 Boulevard du Casino. Call 613-943-6183.
