Event Location: Ottawa

The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada hosts its annual Parliament Hill reception. Hosted by Liberal New Brunswick Senator Joseph A. Day, the event is an opportunity to have informal discussions with IP professionals and government officials about IP issues. The reception will also feature displays from young participants of regional science fairs. Contact: Christine Sévigny … Read more

A special de-briefing for MPs and Senators on how Canada fared during its United Nations Universal Periodic Review. Speakers include NDP MP Wayne Marston (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Ont.), Alex Neve, Amnesty International and Leilani Farha, Social Rights Advocacy. The following issues will be explored: 1) Canada’s response to its Universal Periodic Review; 2) How best … Read more

Tickets for this exclusive event, a fundraiser for Ottawa Writer's Festival children’s literacy programs, include a delicious three-course meal, a conversation with Sarah Elton, the food columnist for CBC Radio’s "Here & Now," and a copy of her new book, Consumed: Sustainable Food for a Finite Planet. The event will be held at Table 40 … Read more

ActCity Ottawa and the First Unitarian Congregation present a screening of Living Downstream to be followed by a talk with food safety expert Shiv Chopra. The event will be held at the First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave. More information is available online.

The 12th Annual Research Money Conference will be held. The theme of this year’s 12th Annual Research Money Conference is Budget 2013: Checking the Pulse of Canada’s Innovation Policies. Keynote speakers include Tom Jenkins, Open Text and Darrell Bricker, Ipsos Global Public Affairs. The event will be held at the National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street. … Read more

The Centre for International Governance Innovation presents a private event with David F. Gordon on “China: Where Will the New Leadership Go?” as part of its invitation-only talk series Global Policy Forum. The event will be held at the Rideau Club Lounge, 99 Bank Street. More information is available online.

A public rally with farmers and consumers in protest of genetically modified alfalfa will be held. The event is hosted by the National Farmers Union local 362. The event will be held at the Office of Variety Registration, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 59 Camelot Drive. More information is available online.

Canadian International Council presents Scott Gilmore, Anchor Chain, and Tobias Nussbaum, CIDA, who will discuss “The Evolving Role of International Aid Agencies.” The event will be held at Hooley’s Pub, 292 Elgin St. Call 613-903-4011.

The 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada will be tabled in the House of Commons. A news conference will be held in the National Press Theater, 150 Wellington Street at 11 a.m. More information is available online.

Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will host at Rideau Hall Their Excellencies Ms. Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Mr. Michael Bryce, during their stay in Ottawa. Starting with a stop in Vancouver, B.C., on April 2, Bryce will then stay in Ottawa from April 4 to 6, and … Read more