Institute of Public Administration in Canada (IPAC) National Capital Region presents a conversation with Glen Hodgson, Sr. VP and Chief Economist of the Conference Board of Canada, who will discuss and answer questions about the next federal budget. Members only. The event will be held at Mama Teresa Ristorante, 300 Somerset St. West. RSVP under … Read more
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce presents the Mayor’s Breakfast. This month’s guest is Cyril Leeder, president, Ottawa Senators Sports and Entertainment. The event will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. West. Call 613-236-3631.
Speaker Simon Derrick, managing director, The Bank of New York Mellon, will discuss “2013: The Return of the Currency Wars.” The event will be held at The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr. More information is available online.
The Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives will present researchers/ professors Michael Byers and Stewart Webb as they release their most recent report on military procurement, entitled "The worst procurement in the history of Canada: Solving the maritime helicopter crisis." The event will be held at The Charles Lynch Room, 130-S, Centre Block. … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Conservative British Columbia Senator Yonah Martin will honour the service of Canadian Korean War veterans by illuminating an ice sculpture in their honour as part of Winterlude 2013. The event will be held at the Crystal Garden Confederation Park (Laurier Avenue, across from City Hall). This … Read more
The Governor General’s Awards celebrate the career achievements of Canadian artists in visual arts, including architecture, photography, independent film and video, audio and new media. Organized by the National Gallery of Canada, The Canada Council of the Arts and the Governor General of Canada. More information is available online.
Governor General David Johnston will present 4 Stars of Courage and 46 Medals of Bravery at a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Created in 1972, Decorations for Bravery recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others. The Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) will host its Prime Time in Ottawa Conference at the Westin Ottawa hotel. The event will bring together more than 600 industry professionals for more than 20 speakers and sessions. The delegate list will be available in mid-January 2013. Registration for the conference is now open. Visit the website … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) will address members of the Economic Club at a breakfast. The event will be held at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.) will be the guest speaker at a lunch hosted by the Economic Club of Canada. The speech will take place in the Governor General Room located on the 4th Floor of the Westin Ottawa Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-996-7861.
