Experts on global labour markets will convene at Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to discuss highlights from the 2013 World Development Report (WDR), the World Bank’s flagship publication. This year’s WDR moves jobs to centre stage and focuses on job creation as a cornerstone of development. The WDR estimates that 600 million jobs will … Read more
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) will hold their December luncheon. The speaker will be Eric Seguin, Lead GIS Analyst, CPCS. The subject of his presentation will be "A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words: Introduction to GIS Mapping in Transportation and Logistics Projects" The luncheon will held at 50 O'Connor Street Conference … Read more
NDP heritage critic Pierre Nantel (Longueuil-Pierre-Boucher, Que.) will hold a press conference on to ask the government to provide stable and adequate funding to the CBC. The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Room 130-S, Parliament Hill. Call 613-222-6993.
On the occasion of its Annual General Meeting, Research Canada is shining a national spotlight on critical issues related to health research in Canada. Research Canada will gather its members, health scientists and sector representatives, parliamentarians, and government officials in Ottawa to hear from private, public, and not-for-profit sector leaders for several sessions based on the … Read more
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) will hold its 93rd Annual General Meeting. The meeting will take place at the Delta City Centre, 101 Lyon Street. Call 613-228-6310 x 2303.
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada members will hold a rally in downtown Ottawa in support of services to Canadians. The event will be held on Parliament Hill. Call 613-228-6310 x 2303.
Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.), NDP MP Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle-Emard, Que.) and Conservative MP Joe Preston (Elgin-Middlesex-London, Ont.) together with Canada’s national co-operative associations, are holding a Parliamentary Reception in celebration of the UN International Year of Co-operatives. The event will be held in room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Contact: reception@coopscanada.coop.
Speaker Ilario Maiolo, Canadian Red Cross, will discuss “Current Challenges to Humanitarian Law.” The event is presented by the Group of 78. The event will be held at Palais Imperial, 311-313 Dalhousie Street. Call 613-230-0860 or contact group78@web.net.
The Economic Club of Canada presents president and CEO of VIA Rail Canada, Marc Laliberté to discuss how viable and sustainable passenger rail solutions drive operational and customer excellence. The event will be held at The Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Drive. Call 514-871-9652.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will attend a special event marking the 25th anniversary of the Community Foundation of Ottawa (CFO). As patron of Community Foundations of Canada, Johnston will deliver the keynote address on the important role philanthropy and community foundations play in building smart and caring communities. He will also … Read more
