The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians hosts a reception to mark the resumption of the parliamentary session. All senators and members invited. The event will be held at Commonwealth Room, 238-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-947-1690.
Newspapers Canada will release its seventh annual national Freedom of Information (FOI) audit and related materials. The launch of the 2012 report coincides with Canadian Right to Know Week, which takes place this year from Sept. 24 to 28, 2012. The annual audit provides a unique opportunity to compare the performance of various public institutions … Read more
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture celebrates 70 years as an institution, and a milestone for Canada, which joined the institute 40 years ago, with a new exhibit: "Amazing Food Routes." The exhibit features popular foods that originate in Latin America and the Caribbean, and will be held at Canada Agriculture Museum, 861 Prince … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) will announce a milestone in the government's plan to open new markets and create new competitive advantages around the world for Canadian exporters. The event will be held at House of Commons Foyer, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-992-7332.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) will hold their October luncheon. Speaker Stephen Blank, senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and of the Center for North American Studies, American University, will speak on the subject of "Cabotage." The luncheon will be held at 50 O'Connor Street Conference Room B, 3rd floor. For more … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) will make an important announcement at the Delta Ottawa hotel, Queen Street entrance, Pinnacle room, 101 Lyon Street North. Call 819-994-2482.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney will participate in a discussion at the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) conference “Canada in the Pacific Century.” The topic of discussion is "Asia’s Rise and the Opportunities for Canada." The event will be held at the Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-288‑3861.
One of India's foremost thinkers on social and economic issues, Prof. Dipankar Gupta taught sociology and social anthropology at Jawaharlal Nehru University for about 30 years, from January 1980 to his retirement in July 2009. He worked on a number of themes from ethnicity to caste and rural mobilizations. The overall theme of his research … Read more
Members of Parliament will honour Olympians and Paralympians in the House of Commons. The event will be held in the House of Commons, Parliament Hill, 1 Wellington Street. Call 613-992-4511.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) will participate in a tribute on Parliament Hill for Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Harper will be joined by Leader of the Government in the Senate Marjory LeBreton, Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) and Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.). The event will be held … Read more
