Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care, a group of grassroots physicians who have been working with other health care workers opposed to changes to the Interim Federal Health Program will be holding a press conference to make a final plea to the government to protect vital health services for refugees. The physicians will also unveil a … Read more
A month of marathon negotiations on an Arms Trade Treaty opens July 2nd, 2012. Canada’s current and potential role in the making of this ground-breaking humanitarian treaty will be addressed at a news conference. Representatives of the Control Arms coalition: Oxfam Canada policy coordinator Mark Fried; Oxfam Quebec policy director Lina Holguin; and Amnesty International … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will host an event in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at Rideau Hall. It will be the occasion to highlight the installation of the new painting of Her Majesty in the Ballroom and of new Diamond Jubilee handrails, in the Front … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) will lay a wreath at a commemorative ceremony on the occasion of St. John Day. The event will take place at the National War Memorial, Confederation Square. Call 613-992-7468.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pleased to host the Canadian Sunset Ceremonies to thank the citizens and visitors to the National Capital Region for their support. Each night, spectators will be treated to a wide variety of performances including the world-famous Musical Ride, a mounted arms display, the combined pipe bands of the Royal … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) will be joined by Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison to officially present Arlene Dickinson with her appointment as an honorary captain (Navy) in the Royal Canadian Navy. The event will take place at Conference Room D, located at 101 Colonel By Drive. Call … Read more
The Ottawa Folk Festival offers four days of music, workshops, dance and visual arts. The event will take place at Hogs Back Park. More information is available online.
Hosted by the Canadian Restaurant Industry and Foodservices Association, this invitation-only restaurant industry summit will bring together MPs and restaurant industry leaders from across Canada. Call 1-800-387-5649 x 4254.
The evening of the Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner will kick off with a reception, followed by entertainment in the form of a spoof gala, dinner, music and prizes. Press Gallery members are encouraged to invite their favourite parliamentarian. Limit two tickets per person. A reception in the foyer of the House of Commons will follow … Read more
The Rideau Canal Festival celebrates the 180th anniversary of the Rideau Canal. Activities will include animated heritage presentations, stone carvers, live music, flotillas and fireworks. The event will take place at the Bytown Museum/Ottawa Locks and Dows Lake. More information is available online.
