Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, national chief Betty Ann Lavallée, together with national vice-chief, Ron Swain, and president/grand chief, Robert Bertrand of the Alliance autochtone du Québec, will hold a press conference to discuss the impact that the Daniels vs. Canada decision will have on Métis and Non-Status Indians. The Federal Court of Canada decision is … Read more
The Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Frog Lake First Nation will announce a significant action relative to Bills C-38 and C-45 at the Federal Court in Ottawa. The event will be held in the Charles-Lynch Press Conference Room, Centre Block on Parliament Hill. Call 867-669-6211.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) will make an important commemorative announcement. The event will be held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Call 613-992-7468.
Governor General David Johnston will meet with Dr. Boni Yayi, president of the Republic of Benin, at Rideau Hall. More information is available online. Call 613-998-0287.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) will a unveil new points grid for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). The event will be held at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-954-1064.
Governor General David Johnston will attend the launch viewing event of a Russian Soyuz vehicle, with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield aboard, at the Canadian Space Agency (6767, route de l'Aeroport, Saint-Hubert, Quebec). Johnston and Steve MacLean, president of the Canadian Space Agency, will deliver remarks to invited guests. More information is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
Governor General David Johnston will be celebrating with Ottawa mayor Jim Watson and deputy mayor Steve Desroches a park commemoration ceremony that marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The event will be held at the Office of the Mayor of Ottawa, Second Floor, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. Call … Read more
Sparks Street Mall and the Rotary Club of Ottawa South present a New Year’s Eve Party -Times Square Style, with food, hot drinks and more. Canadian band The Arkells will headline the event. The event will be held at Sparks St. More information is available online.
The Falun Dafa Association of Ottawa presents Shen Yun Performing Arts, a cultural extravaganza of Chinese classical dance and music. Regular showtimes of 7:30 p.m. will be supplemented by matinees on Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at the National Arts Centre's Southam Hall, 53 Elgin St. More information is available online. … Read more
The Chamber Players of Canada perform their annual Christmas concert with special guest soprano Joyce El-Khoury. The event will be held at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. More information is available online.
