The Centre for International Governance Innovation (GIGI) presents a panel discussion on “Squaring the Circle: The MDGs Post-2015” with CIGI’s Barry Carin, Mukesh Kapila, University of Manchester, and Diana Alarcon, UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs. The event will be held in the Macdonald Room, Rideau Club, 99 Bank St., 15th Floor. More information … Read more
The Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa presents a talk on “Rethinking the Governance Model for a Sustainable Peace Regime in the Korean Peninsula” with Hong Je Cho, Korea National Defense University. The event will be held in room 4004, Social Sciences Building, 120 University St. More information is available online.
The Carleton University Alumni Association presents its Annual Ottawa Leadership Luncheon with former ambassador Ken Taylor. The event will be held in the Laurier Room, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Call 613-520-3636.
Conservative Nova Scotia Senator Kelvin K. Ogilvie and Research Canada are hosting the Health Research Caucus reception and kiosk session on the latest advances in cardiac research and heart health. Participate in one-on-one discussion with leading scientists and find out how government supported research is contributing to the future of personalized medicine, prevention of heart … Read more
The Canadian Dermatology Association is holding its Lobby Day on Parliament Hill. There will be a skin cancer screening for MPs, senators and staffers, followed by a reception held in the Speaker’s Dining Room, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-738-1748 x 221, or contact: info@dermatology.ca.
Liberal multiculturalism critic Jim Karygiannis (Scarborough-Agincourt, Ont.) will hold a press conference with respect to the lack of action by the government to assist the victims of the Syrian civil war. Karygiannis will be joined by members of the Canadian Syrian community. The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Theatre, Room 130-S, Centre … Read more
Toomas Hendrik Ilves, president of the Republic of Estonia, accompanied by Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) will pay tribute to Canadian veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial. The event will be held at the National War Memorial, Confederation Square. Call … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) and Conservative MP Phil McColeman (Brant, Ont.) will announce new measures to help people with disabilities. The event will be held at the Loblaws Superstore, Community Room, 2nd Floor, 1980 Baseline Road. Call 819-994-2482.
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), on behalf of Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.), will unveil the Canadarm permanent display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. CSA astronaut and commander of the International Space Station Chris Hadfield will also assist in the inauguration of the exhibit from orbit. The event will … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will preside over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall. Johnston will bestow the honour on 26 members, 18 officers and one companion. The Order of Canada was created in 1967, during Canada's centennial year, to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to … Read more
