More than 100 mayors and councillors from across the country will come to Parliament Hill to meet with their federal counterpart, to discuss Canada’s new long-term infrastructure plan and keep the country on the road to jobs and growth. The meetings are part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ intergovernmental meetings which run from Nov. … Read more
The mission of Wreaths Across Canada is to ensure men and women, many of whom are buried at the National Military Cemetery and other cemeteries across Canada are not forgotten. On Sunday, Dec. 2 Canadians will gather once again to honour all those military persons, soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen who served Canada and are … Read more
Representatives of Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) will be available to discuss newly released reports on the industry’s commitment to life sciences research, its overall contribution to the economy and the role of pharmaceuticals in achieving better health outcomes. Rx&D commissioned analysis from KPMG, RiskAnalytica, and SECOR in 2012. The three reports were streamlined into … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will host the 1st Annual Killam Prize Symposium at Rideau Hall. The topic of the symposium is "How do we find things out? What are the ideal conditions for discovery?" The event will be held at Rideau Hall. More information is available online. Call 613-998-0287.
Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) and Liberal Nova Scotia Senator Jane Cordy, former deputy surgeon general and former director general, Laboratory for Disease Control Michael Shannon and Canadians with MS will hold a press conference about private members Bill S-204, National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act. The event will be held … Read more
Speakers Len Edwards and Michael Hart will discuss “Canada, China and Winning in Emerging Markets: Why the Time is Now.” The event is presented by the Canadian International Council- Ottawa branch. The event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Rideau Room, 150 Albert Street. Call 613-903-4011 or contact ottawa@opencanada.org.
The Economic Club of Canada presents a panel discussion on the State of Canada’s Health-Care System moderated by Maureen O’Neill, Canadian Foundation for Health-Care Improvement. Panelists include Dr. Isra Levy, Ottawa Public Health and Dr. Anna Reid, Canadian Medical Association. The event will be held at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information … Read more
Fréderic Kaplan, minister and counsellor, Embassy of France in Canada will discuss “France-Canada Economic Relations: On an Upward Trend.” The event is presented by the Economic Club of Canada. The event will be held at the Westin, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
The Railway Association of Canada will hold its Holiday Express Reception. The event will be held at 99 Bank St., Suite 901. More information is available online. Call 613-567-8591.
Sixty students from the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations’ 25 member schools will be arriving in Ottawa to meet with ministers, senators and members of Parliament and discuss the issues that are currently most important to post-secondary students across the country. More information is available online. Call 613-233-8906.
