Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum will come to together to launch the Iranian Political Prisoner Global Advocacy Project on May 27 to herald the beginning of Iran Accountability Week. This effort pairs Canadian parliamentarians with Iranian political prisoners on whose behalf the MPs and senators will advocate. This effort is part of a larger … Read more
Journalism advocates will be in Ottawa to make the case for removing CBC from omnibus budget Bill C-60, Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1. The bill would seriously compromise the independence of CBC/Radio-Canada. Speakers include: Brian Myles, president of la Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec; Hugo Rodrigues, president of Canadian Association of Journalists; Arnold … Read more
The National Capital Regional Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada is hosting a panel discussion on the peaceful uses of outer space “The UN and Outer Space: Using Science for Sustainable Development and Defence Against Disaster.” The event will be held in Dunton Tower, Room 2017, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive.
As an invitation only event, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Canada-Belgium Parliamentary Friendship Group and Labatt Breweries are hosting a Taste of Belgium, featuring Belgian food paired with Labatt beer. The event will be held in the East Block Courtyard, Parliament Hill. Call 613-783-3450.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Colin Carrie (Oshawa, Ont.) will make an announcement to support healthy living, community-based projects, across Canada, in Ottawa. The event will be held at Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, McCann Clubhouse, 430 McArthur Avenue. Call 613-957-2983.
The Parliament Pub is hosting an invitation-only Customer Appreciation Night. www.parliamentpub.com
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston patrons of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), and Mrs. Laureen Harper, honorary chair of the TCT Chapter 150 Campaign, will officially open a new honorary section of the trail. The first unveiling will be located on the grounds of Rideau Hall, near Thomas Gate, and the second … Read more
NDP housing critic Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga, Que.) and the Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU), will hold a press conference to discuss a report published by the commission populaire indépendante sur le logement, which paints portrait of the housing situation. The event will be held in the Charles-Lynch Room, 130-S, Centre Block. Call 613-222-6993.
Liberal MPs Ralph Goodale (Wascana, Sask.), Judy Foote (Random-Burin-St. George's, N.L.) and Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.) will hold a press conference to discuss questions the Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) must answer regarding the PMO ethics scandal. The event will be held in the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Call 613-947-5100.
Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont.) will be holding a press conference in the National Press Theatre on private members Bill C-474, Transparency of Payments Made by Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations to Foreign Governments Act. Call 613-992-1447.
