Newfoundlanders and friends of Newfoundland and Labrador will be gathering at the National War Memorial in Ottawa at the start of Canada Day for this unique ceremony. During the event, wreaths will be laid by representatives of the Government of Canada, the Parliament of Canada, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Korea, Australia, France, New Zealand, … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) will attend a ceremony to mark the delivery of Canada's first new CH-147F Chinook helicopter. The event will be held at the Canada Reception Centre, 190 Convair Private. Call 613-996-2353.
Governor General David Johnston will deliver the opening address at the final Canada 150/2017 Starts Now Conference at the Canadian War Museum. On this occasion, Johnston will speak about the challenges and opportunities facing Canada as we approach the 150th anniversary of Confederation, as well as of the great potential this milestone represents. Organized by … Read more
Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne will deliver a policy speech. The event will be hosted by Canada 2020, a progressive, non-partisan think tank. The event will be held at the Chateau Laurier Hotel. Contact: alex@canada2020.ca.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) will join hundreds of veterans in celebrating the Year of the Korean War Veteran on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the break-out of the Korean War. Blaney will attend a commemorative wreath-laying ceremony. The event will be held at the National War … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) will join hundreds of veterans in celebrating the Year of the Korean War Veteran on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the break-out of the Korean War. Blaney will attend a viewing of the Korean War Book of Remembrance and attend an operation … Read more
The Ceremonial Guard will perform the first Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill on Monday June 24, at 10 a.m. for the first time this 2013 season. The event will be held on the East Lawn, Parliament Hill. Call 613-996-2353.
The Banking Law Symposium presents the Banking Law Workshop: Who Wants Big Banks, a critical evaluation of regulatory, size, governance, resolution and competition issues. The event will be held at the University of Ottawa. More information is available online.
Official Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will attend the Paddling for our Waters march to show solidarity with First Nations. Following the march, Mulcair will also give a speech on Parliament Hill. The march will be begin at Victoria Island. Call 613-323-7974.
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples national chief, Betty Ann Lavallée and National vice-chief, Ron Swain will participate in a ceremony to celebrate National Aboriginal Day. The event will be held in Confederation Park. Call 613-325-8264.
