Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will hold a press conference about the democracy deficit in Parliament and the introduction of her new Bill C-503, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (local endorsement of candidate). The bill tackles Canada's democratic deficit by enhancing democracy and protecting Westminster Parliamentary traditions. The event … Read more
The Canadian Psychological Association will release a new report that provides solutions to silent mental health crisis: "Better access to psychological services needed." The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Room, Parliament Hill. Call 613-237-2144 x 332.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) will speak at an event to launch Asian Heritage Month, highlighting the Year of Korea in Canada. The event will also include an exhibit celebrating the many contributions of the Asian community. The event will be held at the Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum, 1 … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will welcome Toomas Hendrik Ilves, president of the Republic of Estonia and his spouse, Mrs. Evelin Ilves, at Rideau Hall on the occasion of their State visit to Canada. An official welcoming ceremony, with military honours, will be held at Rideau Hall. The president of the Republic … Read more
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and Conservative MP Parm Gill (Brampton-Springdale, Ont.) will hold a media availability regarding criminal justice legislation. The event will be held in the foyer of the House of Commons, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-992-4621.
Brian Lee Crowley, managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, joined by Ken Coates, Canada research chair at the University of Saskatchewan and Douglas Bland, professor emeritus at Queen's University, will release two studies that outline the two alternative futures that face Canada in its efforts to win First Nations approval for and full participation in … Read more
UNICEF Canada and partners will hold an event: “Bringing Children in from the Margins” Symposium on Child Rights Impact Assessment. This symposium is for Canadian policy makers, academics, students and members of civil society to explore the growing use of Child Rights Impact Assessment as a tool for improving child well-being. International experts from government, … Read more
Pancreatic Cancer Canada will open its new national office in Ottawa at 30 Concourse Gate, Unit 27, on May 4. The National Pancreatic Cancer Canada Foundation began operating in 2005 as The Dick Aldridge Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. In November 2008, recognizing the need for a national association in Canada, Pancreatic Cancer Canada was launched. In … Read more
Conservative MP Peter Braid (Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.), members of Parliament from all parties and Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada volunteers will kick off 1 Day in May, a campaign to raise awareness about MS and the lives of Canadians impacted by the disease. The launch of 1 Day in May is a campaign to raise awareness … Read more
Bell and the True Patriot Love Foundation will announce a new initiative to support mental health among members of the Canadian military and their families. In attendance will be National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.), president and chief executive officer for Bell George Cope and co-founder and managing director of the True Patriot … Read more
