A special ceremony with Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate of Canada, Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, Sask.) and Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) will launch Veterans’ Week 2012. Canadian youth participating in Encounters with Canada will offer reflections on the Battle of Passchendaele. The event will be held … Read more
The All-Party Party, the annual non-partisan, not-for-profit celebration is held in recognition of all those who work on Parliament Hill (security staff, support staff and political staff). Email: app-ftp@sen.parl.gc.ca.
Nestle Canada hosts a Parliamentary Reception to try its products, learn more about the company, take home a gift bag full of great samples and meet the leaders of its six Canadian businesses: Nestlé Canada, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Health Science, Nestlé Professional, Nestlé Waters and Nestlé Purina. Also featured, a custom menu by Chef Kenton … Read more
Maclean’s and L’actualité in association with the Historica Dominion Institute and TD, present the sixth Annual Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. The event will be held at the Adam Room, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. RSVP by Nov. 12 to christine.bogie@rci.rogers.com
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association holds its annual Advocacy Day on the Hill. The day kicks off with a breakfast meeting with association chair Les Herr. CEOs from member insurance companies will be in town to meet with parliamentarians. For more information, please call Wendy Hope at 613-230-0031.
Alberta Premier Alison Redford is the guest of honour at Equal Voice Women in Public Life Luncheon, hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and Equal Voice, and recipient of the 2012 EVE Award. The event will be held at the Ballroom, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), MP Conservative Blaine Calkins (Wetaskiwin, Alta.) will make an announcement in support of Canada's hemp growers. The event will be held at Delta Edmonton South Hotel & Conference Centre, 4404 Calgary Trail Northwest. Call 613-773-7972.
Preparations are underway for the 28th edition of the National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Christmas Lights Across Canada program. From Dec. 6, 2012 to Jan. 7, 2013, hundreds of thousands of multicoloured lights will illuminate NCC and partner sites along Confederation Boulevard, including Parliament Hill, national museums, institutions, monuments, embassies and other prominent landmarks. Call 613-239-5000.
Chamberfest Ottawa presents "The Tokyo String Quartet’s Farewell Tour". The event will be held at the Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street. Event rescheduled from Nov. 1. Call 613-234-6306. More information is available online.
The 27th European Union Film Festival will be held. The event is an annual celebration of the best in contemporary European cinema featuring Ottawa premiers of 26 films from 26 EU countries, including Cyprus, Ireland and France. Complete listings and schedules are online.
