Fill the Hill Policy Lunch 2013

Fill the Hill Policy Lunch 2013 will be held. The event is Ottawa’s contribution to the annual international 420 rallies held to demonstrate support for cannabis law reform. This event, featuring the Young Liberals, Young Greens and a representative of the NDP presenting their party’s policy, gives Canadians the right to vote via SMS technology … Read more

Famous Five Luncheon

Famous Five Ottawa will hold an event. In conjunction with the NAC’s Northern Scene Festival the event presents Nunavut premier Eva Aariak and Mary Simon, along with other leading women of the North at a luncheon. The event will be held in the Panorama Room, NAC, 53 Elgin Street. More information is available online.

Canadian premiere of Still Mine

Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) presents the Canadian premiere of Still Mine, starring James Cromwell and Genevieve Bujold. The event will be held at the National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street.

Ensight Canada Open House

Ensight Canada is holding an Open House. The event will be held at 155 Queen Street, Suite 806. Contact: rsvp@ensightcanada.com.

Canadian Club of Ottawa event

The Canadian Club of Ottawa presents the "Navigating the Big Shift: how to profit from seismic changes in Canadian politics, business and culture" with Darryl Bricker and John Ibbitson. The event will be held in the Ballroom, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.

Mayor’s Breakfast Series

Ottawa mayor Jim Watson presents the Mayor's Breakfast Series. The event is presented by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. On April 3, Watson will be joined by Gen. Thomas J. Lawson, chief of Defence Staff. The event will be held at Ottawa City Hall. More information is available online.

Institute of Public Administration of Canada event

The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (National Capital Region chapter) presents a talk with Rod Windover, former policy manager of the federal secretariat for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and Paralympian alpine skier Karolina Wisniewka on “The Role of Government in Supporting Amateur Sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.” The event … Read more

Roger Smith’s retirement send-off

A gathering will be held to bid adieu to CTV Parliament Hill reporter Roger Smith. The event will be held at the Metropolitan Brasserie, 700 Sussex Drive. Contact: tina.romito@ctv.ca.

Carleton University presents a screening of The Line

The Department of Equity Services at Carleton University presents a screening of The Line, a documentary by Nancy Schwartzman that examines rape culture and the line of consent. The event will be held in Room 270, Residence Commons, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.

Premier Redford to address the Economic Club of Canada

Alberta premier Allison Redford will discuss “Building Alberta: Leading Responsible Change.” The event is presented by the Economic Club of Canada. The event will be held at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel Drive. More information is available online.