260 Fingers—An exhibition

An exhibition of works by 26 ceramic artists from Quebec and Ontario including Chandler Swain and Michelle Bishop. Nov. 9, vernissage 6-9 p.m. Runs until Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will be held at Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. Call 613-256-6522. More information is available online. 

Canadian International Council National Capital Branch event

The Canadian International Council, National Capital Branch, presents a talk with three women who have experienced violence and democracy in Kenya, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speakers include Flora Terah, a human rights activist from Kenya, Savera Hayat, international development expert and Nipa Banerjee, University of Ottawa. The event will be held at the Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel, … Read more

Natural Health Products Awareness Day

The Canadian Health Food Association hosts a special reception in celebration of Natural Health Products Awareness Day. Enjoy samples of organic food and natural health products. The event will be held at Rooms 601 and 602, Parliamentary Restaurant, Parliament Hill. RSVP to Alexandra at 613-233-8306 or chfa@impactcanada.com

The Centre for International Policy Studies panel discussion

The Centre for International Policy Studies at Ottawa University presents a panel discussion with Stephen Blank and Michael Kergin, and Srdjan Vucetic, University of Ottawa, and Pierre Martin, Université de Montreal. They will discuss “Explaining the Results of the U.S. Election and What They Mean?” The event will be held at Room 4007, Social Sciences … Read more

Panel Discussion: The 2012 U.S. Election

The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University, the Canadian Foreign Journal and Fulbright Canada present a panel discussion with Robert Rotberg, Harvard University and visiting Fulbright research chair, NPSIA, Michael Hart and Stephen Saideman, NPSIA. Discussion to be moderated by Graeme Cunningham, Fulbright. The event will be held at the Banquet Room, … Read more

Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Parliamentary Reception

The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science celebrates its 75th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, the Society hosts a parliamentary reception. The event will be held at Rooms 601 and 602, Parliamentary Restaurant, Centre Block. To confirm attendance call Alana Baker at 613-233-8906 or csmis@impactcanada.com.

The Canadian Study of Parliament Group conference on leadership selection

The Canadian Study of Parliament Group is partnering with The Hon. Dick and Ruth Bell Chair for the Study of Canadian Parliamentary Democracy at Carleton University in organizing this conference to study and compare leadership selection by political parties in various countries. The event will be held at the Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street. … Read more

Canada 2020 and TD bring Larry Summers to Ottawa

Just two days after the US election, Canada 2020 – a leading, independent, progressive think-tank – and TD Bank presents former U.S. Treasury Secretary Dr. Larry Summers to speak to a sold-out crowd at the Chateau Laurier hotel. More information is available online. Call 613-371-0624.

Animals in War Dedication unveiling

The Animals in War Dedication Committee is pleased to announce the official unveiling of the Animals in War Dedication. Honourary patron for the Animals in War Dedication, Mrs. Laureen Harper, will be attendance. She will be joined by NCC Chair, Russell Mills; brigadier-general M.K. Overton, CD assistant chief military personnel; Jim Watson, mayor of the City of … Read more