Governor General David Johnston invites the public to join him for the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard on the grounds of Rideau Hall. Following the inspection, Johnston will address the guard. More information is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
The study titled Canada, Bilingualism and Trade will be revealed. Produced by the Conference Board of Canada, the study outlines how knowledge of both official languages significantly stimulates commercial trade especially with French-speaking countries. The event will be held at the National Press Building, National Press Theatre – 1st floor, 150 Wellington Street (165 Spark … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission, B.C.) will announce how Economic Action Plan 2013 funding will support fisheries conservation activities through partnerships with community groups. The event wll be held on … Read more
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston will visit the Causeway Work Centre where she will deliver remarks and unveil a plaque to officially open the Wellness Showers, a new facility within Causeway’s Fitness Centre. This unveiling will take place at the Causeway Work Centre, 22 O’Meara Street. More information is available online. Call 613-998-7280.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi will speak to students and an Ottawa University alumni at a reception. The event will be held at the University of Ottawa, Room 12102, Desmarais Building., 55 Laurier Ave. Call 403-993-5799.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) presents a special screening of the award-winning documentary "The End of the Line", which explores the devastating effect of over fishing. NDP Fisheries critic Fin Donnelly (New Westminster-Coquitlam, B.C.) will provide opening remarks and there will be also be a talk with guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey Hutchings, professor … Read more
The University of Ottawa and the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages present a talk with Keith Spicer, first commissioner of Official Languages in Canada, on “The Bilingualism and Biculturalism Commission 50 Years Later: From Turbulent Beginnings to an Enduring Legacy.” The event will be held at University of Ottawa, Desmarais building. More information … Read more
In partnership with the Asian Development Bank, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is hosting a talk with Anthony Jude, ADB’s senior advisor for energy and the chair of the Energy Community of Practice, on the bank’s 2013 Asian Development Outlook: Asia’s Energy Challenge report. Yuen Pau Woo, president and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will present the Michener Awards for meritorious public service in journalism, as well as the Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Journalism, the Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Journalism Education, and the Michener-Baxter Special Award, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. More information is available online. Call 613-998-7280.
Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care will be joined by other health care workers and representatives of national health associations to call on the government to listen to the experiences and expertise of health providers on this issue and reverse its cuts to refugee health services. The press conference will precede a demonstration on Parliament Hill, … Read more
