The Canadian Labour Congress will convene an expert panel to examine and debate the various models available to expand the Canada Pension Plan. The discussion will occur in Ottawa before an audience of labour leaders, parliamentarians, researchers and members of the public. The event will be held at Ottawa Marriott Hotel, Victoria Ballroom. Call 613-526-7431.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s guest for this month’s Mayor’s Breakfast Series is Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The event is presented by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at Ottawa City Hall, Jean Piggot Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue, west. More information is available online.
Speaker Tawakkol Karman, co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize 2011, will discuss “Women and the Struggle for Peace and Justice in the Arab World. The event is presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa. The event is in Arabic and English with simultaneous translation. The event will be held … Read more
A new coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's commemorative circulation series celebrating heroes of the War of 1812 starts circulating nation-wide on Nov. 16, 2012 and the Royal Canadian Mint is hosting a coin exchange for the general public at its Ottawa boutique. The event will be held at Boutique of the Royal Canadian Mint, … Read more
The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada are hosting the ‘Safest Hill Reception of the Year’ with the only health-care professionals who still make house calls. Paramedics from coast to coast will provide vehicles and equipment on site. The event will be held at the Centretown Tavern, 152 Sparks Street. Call 613-235-1400 or contact: lseguin@summa.ca.
The Report of the Secretary General’s Internal Review Panel on UN Action in Sri Lanka will be released. Gary Anandasangaree, Canadian Tamil Congress, will hold a press conference in the Charles-Lynch Room, Parliament Hill. Call 416-240-0078.
Albert Ramdin, Organization of American States, will discuss “The Future of the Western Hemisphere: The Importance of the Organization of American States in an Evolving Political Landscape.” The event is presented by School of International Development and Globalization and Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa. The event will be held in … Read more
Members of the produce industry will meet in Ottawa to influence public policy in support of the produce industry. Members of both the Canadian Produce Marketing Association and the Canadian Horticultural Council will meet with public officials to strengthen the produce industry’s voice in the political milieu and to raise priority issues with elected officials. … Read more
John Mundy and Peter Jones, University of Ottawa, will discuss “Iran’s Nuclear Gamble and Obama’s Second Term.” The event is presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa. The event will be held in Room 4004,120 University Street. More information is available online.
The Salvation Army hosts its annual Hope in the City Breakfast highlighting the work of the Salvation Army in Ottawa and celebrating the impact that its volunteers and staff make in the community. Rex Murphy is the keynote speaker at the breakfast, which kicks off an important season of raising funds for less fortunate children … Read more
