The Library of Parliament will hold a a photo opportunity with the finalists of the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, Sask.) and parliamentary librarian Sonia L’Heureux will join finalists for a book signing ceremony and group photo. The event will be held in the Library … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation will host its 15th annual Teddies Waste Awards black tie ceremony in the Charles Lynch Press Theatre on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Like the past three years, the ceremony will run between eight and 10 minutes. This year’s host will be federation's federal director Gregory Thomas. The waste awards are gilded … Read more
Following the tabling of his bill to prevent cellphone theft, NDP MP Mike Sullivan (York South-Weston, Ont.) will hold a press conference with Industry critic Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle-Émard, Que.) to present the details of his bill. The event will be held in the Charles-Lynch Room, 130-S, Center Block. Call 613-292-2970.
Governor General David Johnston will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall. The governor general will bestow the honour on 3 commanders, 10 officers and 37 members. More information is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will make an important announcement. The event will be held at Metro, 50 Beechwood Avenue. Call 613-957-2983.
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will deliver an address at a Startup Canada event: "Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap." Bernier will discuss the government's commitment to create the best business environment possible for entrepreneurs and will reiterate the government's commitment to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. The event … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) along with general Tom Lawson, chief of the Defence Staff, will go through the new Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Minimum Physical Fitness Standard. The session will be conducted directly following an announcement of the FORCE Program. The FORCE Program consists of both the FORCE Evaluation and its … Read more
The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision. The event will be held at 245 Sparks Street. Call 613 782-8782.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group will be held. The event will be held at 131 Queen street, room 752. More information is available online. Call 613-995-2937.
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.), and Peru's Minister of Defence Pedro Cateriano Bellido will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between Canada and Peru. The event will be held at the Commonwealth Room, Center Block, Room 238-S, Parliament of Canada. Call 613-992-4511.
