The Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives will present researchers professor Michael Byers and Stewart Webb as they release their most recent report on military procurement. The report is titled: “That Sinking Feeling: Canada’s Submarine Program Springs a Leak." The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Room, 130-S, Centre Block. Call 613-290-2695.
Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) will deliver opening remarks at a meeting with the federal government’s advisory council to promote the participation of women on public and private corporate boards. The event will be held at C.D. Howe Building, 11th Floor, 235 Queen Street. Call 819 997-5421.
Nathalie Des Rosiers, general counsel for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is holding a press conference to outline the CCLA's concerns in relation to discrimination against international students in varsity collegiate sports. She will be joined by Michael O'Grady, vice president of Holland College in P.E.I. Holland College has been championing changes to this … Read more
The Conservative Party Association of Nepean-Carleton is hosting a free breakfast at the Metcalfe Community Centre Hall, 2785 8th Line Road. More information is available online.
The Ottawa-Vanier NDP Riding Association will be hosting a policy discussion on Economic Equality of Opportunity. Dennis Howlett, executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness and Dr. Andrew Sharpe, executive director of the Centre for the Study of Living Standards will lead an interactive discussion on current challenges and policy options. The event will be … Read more
Robert Blakely, director of Canadian Affairs, Building and Construction Trades Department, will give a talk on youth unemployment to members of the Economic Club of Canada. The event will be held at the The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
The Ottawa International Writers Festival presents a one on one with author Jeannette Walls. The event will be held at the Southminster United Church, 15 Alymer Ave. More information is available online.
Octopus Books presents an evening with Chris Hedges, who will discuss his new book Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt. The event will be held at the Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. More information is available online.
In collaboration with the Canadian Public Health Association, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association is hosting a national health summit for Canadian stakeholders and allied partners to create a forum for open dialogue and action towards increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables for healthy eating strategies. The event will be held at the Ottawa Convention Centre, … Read more
The Wait Time Alliance (WTA) will release its eighth annual report card, giving Canadians a picture of how long they have to wait to access a broad range of medical procedures and services. Details of the report card will be discussed at a technical briefing for media via teleconference. More information is available online. Call 613-731-8610.
