Carleton University’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement, in association with the Ottawa Diplomatic Association and the Parliamentary Centre, host the 2nd Annual Orientation to facilitate the professional and social integration of the newly arrived diplomats and their families. Guest speakers include NDP MP Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) and Ottawa deputy mayor Steve Desroches. … Read more
Dr. Graham Sher, CEO, Canadian Blood Services, will discuss “Canadian Blood Services: Trust, Transformation and a Model for Health Service Delivery.” The event is presented by the Economic Club of Canada. The event will be held at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. More information is available online.
An official welcome ceremony for the Honourable Justice Richard Wagner will take place in the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Canada. On this occasion, it is expected that there will be remarks by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin and representatives of the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, the Canadian Bar Association, Barreau … Read more
Vidar Helgesen, secretary-general of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), will be at Canada’s International Development Research Centre. Helgesen will present the highlights of the new report of the Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security titled Deepening Democracy: a Strategy for Improving the Integrity of Elections Worldwide. The event will be held at … Read more
An event entitled Westray +20 Symposium will be held. Politicians, regulators, labour and management from across Canada as well as international experts, will explore reasons why amendments to corporate criminal negligence law (the “Westray Bill”) have not led to more criminal prosecutions. The event will be held at Room 112, Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland St., … Read more
Former diplomat Marcel Jesensky will discuss the so-called “Velvet Divorce” in Czechoslovakia in 1992. The event is presented by the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at Carleton University. The event will be held at Room 2017, Dunton Tower, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. More information is available online.
Egg Farmers of Ontario present the Egg Education Trailer, a 20’ x 8” egg farm on wheels. Egg farmer Bruce Weber will explain egg farming and answer all questions. The event will take place at Sparks Street Mall. More information is available online.
The Ottawa Diplomatic Association presents its first ODA Speakers’ series with ret’d Lt-General Andrew Leslie, former chief of Land Staff and chief of Transformation. He will discuss “The Canadian Forces and Canada’s military contribution to the war in Afghanistan.” The event will be held at Embassy of Poland, 443 Daly Ave. Contact: louisecharette@sympatico.ca.
The National Press Club Foundation of Canada presents the Spirit of Canada Gala with guest speaker Lloyd Axworthy, president of the University of Winnipeg. The theme for this year’s gala is “Honouring our Aborginal and Native Canadian Students.” The event will be held at the Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert St. Call 613-878-1881 or register … Read more
Caprice music ensemble present "Baroque Christmas Around the World." The event is a variety of musical Christmas traditions from around the world with early music Ensemble Caprice. The event will be held at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Call 613-234-6306. More information is available online.
