The Institute for Research on Public Policy and the Centre for Trade Policy and Law present a working lunch on “Global Value Chains and Canada’s Trade Policy: Business as Usual or Paradigm Shift?” Speakers include Graham Fox, president of the institute, and Phil Rourke, Centre for Trade Policy and Law. The event will be held at … Read more
Former permanent ambassador to the UN and senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation Paul Heinbecker will discuss his book Getting Back in the Game: A Foreign Policy Playbook for Canada. The event is presented by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, national capital region. The event will be held in the … Read more
Award-winning executive chef Michael Blackie will be on hand for an evening reception featuring fine cuisine as two up-and-coming sous chefs compete for Top Chef by preparing five appetizer dishes with wine pairings. The event will be held in the Panorama Room, NAC, 53 Elgin Street. RVSP to the Canadian Gas Association: rsvp@cga.ca.
The theme of the Group of 78 Annual Policy Conference is “Armed Intervention: Lessons from Afghanistan." The conference will begin with keynote speaker Ferry de Kerckhove. On Saturday panel sessions exploring the history of Canadian intervention in Afghanistan, the current situation and lessons for future Canadian foreign policy and military planning. The conference will wrap-up … Read more
Design and Thinking is a feature-length documentary that explores the idea of design thinking. A group discussion will follow the screening, led by Carleton University professor Lorenzo Imbesi and Master of Design students from Carleton. Presented by HUB Ottawa and the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, national capital region. The event will be held … Read more
The Rideau Institute presents a workshop with expert panel discussions on high seas fisheries, permanent observers, and Arctic Security, with a morning address by Udloriak Hanson, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. Following that, the Rideau Institute will host a luncheon, featuring a keynote address by Lloyd Axworthy, former foreign affairs minister of Canada. The event will be … Read more
The 2012 Easter Seals Drop Zone presented by Morguard will take place, challenging participants to raise a minimum of $1,500/person in pledges to rappel down the 18-storey north tower of The National Ottawa Hotel and Suites in downtown Ottawa. Participants will raise funds for kids with physical disabilities. The event will be held at the National Hotel … Read more
The Canadian International Council National Capital Branch presents a talk with Paul Heinbecker, former Ambassador to the UN, and Errol Mendez, former visiting professional at the International Criminal Court on “Challenges to the UN: Russia, China, Syria and the Responsibility to Protect.” The event will be held in the O’Connor Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert … Read more
Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Association of Southeast Asian Nations secretary general, will give a talk on “Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Asia’s Rise: Southeast Asia’s Place in an Asian Strategy for Canada.” The event is presented by the International Development Research Centre. The event will be held at the centre's W. David Hopper Room, 150 … Read more
The Ottawa West-Nepean Federal Liberal Association holds its monthly policy discussion group. The event will be held at 33 Parkglen Drive. Contact: sandrakuelz@sympatico.ca.
