WaterCan’s H20’Canada dinner will feature a Canadian menu and a great spot to watch the Canada Day fireworks while supporting WaterCan’s water and sanitation projects in Africa. Special guests include Maggie Trudeau and Peter Milliken. The event will take place at the Marriott Hotel, Summit Room, 100 Kent Street. More information is available online.
The 2012 Canada Day celebrations include the noon and evening shows, fireworks and more. More information is available online.
In honour of the 75th anniversary of the Governor General’s Literary Awards, Governor General David Johnston launches a new family reading activity. In collaboration with Frontier College, special readings will be given. The event will take place at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive. More information is available online.
The National Capital Commission is holding a public meeting of its board of directors. Contact: info@ncc-ccn.ca.
The workshop, entitled "Surviving Government Downsizing," led by Lise Maclean, will provide a neutral overview of the complex downsizing process, along with practical tips on managing personal and career challenges bought on by downsizing. The event will take place at the Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe Street. More information is available online.
The Canadian Capital Cities Organization is hosting a public discussion to find the best ways to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday both locally and nationally. Pearson Room A, Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street. More information is available online.
Official Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC), along with House leader Nathan Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, BC) and whip Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) will hold a press conference to highlight New Democrat accomplishments during the spring session and discuss the political landscape as the House rises for the summer. The event will take place at the … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will present Military Valour Decorations and Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) to members of the Canadian and allied forces. Johnston will present five Medals of Military Valour to members of the Canadian Forces who have displayed gallantry and devotion to duty in combat, as well as two Meritorious Service Crosses (Military … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON), deputy leader Ralph Goodale (Wascana, SK), House leader Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, QC), whip Judy Foote (Random-Burin-St. George's, NL) and the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Liberal Nova Scotia Senator Jim Cowan will hold an end of session press conference. The event will take place at … Read more
A press conference organized by the Coalition to Save ELA will raise concerns about how the recent decision by the government to terminate a world-class federal research program, the Experimental Lakes Area, diminishes the government’s capacity to deal with issues of concern to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, … Read more
