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A Web Seminar on Myths and Realities About the HST
The Fraser Institute will present a Web Seminar on “Myths and Realities about the HST." More information is available online.
Event Location: Online
Front d’action populaire en reamenagement urbain will release its election report
The Front d'action populaire en reamenagement urbain announced that it will release its election report. The organization said that each political party will be given a grade ranging from A to F according to their platforms on homelessness and housing. Call 514-522-1010.
Canadian Space Agency will hold a media advisory
The Canadian Space Agency will mark the tenth anniversary of the Canadarm2 by hosting a virtual media event. President of the Canadian Space Agency Steve MacLean will be available to answer questions from the media. Media representatives must register as guests. More information is available online. Call 450-926-4370.
Webinar On Innovation and Pharmaceutical Spending
The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation’s Researcher on Call series will present the findings of an expert paper co-authored by Paul Grootendorst. The webinar will also allow participants to discuss options for managing brand name and generic drug pricing in Canada. For more information call 613-728-2238 ext. 242.
Check the website often for the most up-to-date information on Leaders’ and Candidates’ events
Visit www.parliamentnow.ca for the most up-to-date information on Leaders' and Candidates' events.
Senate Committee to hold online press conference
The Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages invites journalists from outside Ottawa to participate in a press conference regarding its study on English-speaking communities in Quebec via webcast and teleconference. Identification number: 4093734. Call 613-960-7520. Visit http://senate-senat.ca/ol-lo.asp.
Chris Hadfield talks with Canadian students from Balcarres, SK
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield will participate in a question and answer session with elementary and secondary school students from Balcarres Community School via Skype. Visit http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/default.asp.
Chris Hadfield talks with Canadian students from Powell River, BC
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield will participate in a question and answer session with elementary and secondary school students at James Thompson Elementary School via Sykpe. Visit http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/default.asp.
Chris Hadfield talks with Canadian students from Boissevain, MB
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield will participate in a question and answer session with elementary and secondary school students from Boissevain School via Skype. Visit http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/default.asp.
The Dark Side of Globalization
Join a global economy panel discussion/webcast on the “Dark Side of Globalization” with Jorge Heine, William Coleman, and John Ralston Saul. Visit http://www.cigionline.org/events.