Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) will tour the laboratory of Dr. Tony Carlsen at the University of Ottawa and to participate in demonstrations of his current research on acoustic stimuli triggering spontaneous human reaction. This research is helping Canadian athletes own the podium. The event will be held at the … Read more
The soldiers of the Ceremonial Guard will host the 16th annual Fortissimo celebration. The theme of the 2012 show is the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Fortissimo is a military concert and sunset ceremony conducted on the lawns of Parliament Hill. Fortissimo 2012 will feature military brass bands and pipes … Read more
The Brain Injury Association of Canada National Conference will be held. The theme for this year’s Brain Injury Association of Canada Conference is “the Untold Truth.” The conference brings together health professionals, researchers, injury prevention advocates, survivors and caregivers. MPs and Senators are invited to attend. Call 613-762-1222.
TVO talk show host and new adjunct professor Allan Gregg will give a talk on “1984 in 2012: The Assault on Reason.” The talk is being held to celebrate the new home of Carleton University’s Faculty of Public Affairs. Panel discussion with other guests to follow. The event will be held in the Theatre, River … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) will welcome German chancellor Angela Merkel during her official visit to Canada. The global economy, trade and investment ties and other matters of importance to Canadians will be discussed. Call 613-957-5555.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) will be making an important announcement regarding employment insurance. The event will be held at Preston Hardware, 248 Preston Street. Call 819-994-2482.
Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North, MB) will hold a press conference to discuss the government's cuts to refugee health care, and its adverse impact on children and youth specifically. The event will be held at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-947-5100.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) will be making an important announcement. The event will be held at the United Way Ottawa, 363 Coventry Road. Call 819-994-2482.
On behalf of National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) will make an announcement on how Canada is investing in the Canadian Forces, supporting men and women in uniform, and creating jobs in the local economy. The event will be held at Lancaster Room, Visualization and … Read more
Dr. Licinia Simao, University of Coimbra, Portugal, will discuss “The EU’s Security Role in Georgia after 2008: Lessons from the EU Monitoring Mission.” The event is presented by the Centre for European Studies at Carleton University. The event will be held in room 208 Tory Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive. E-mail: Olga_Shapovalova@carleton.ca.
