Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON), Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Liberal Nova Scotia Senator Jim Cowan, and Liberal Environment critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) will hold a media availability to discuss the Black Out Speak Out campaign. The event will take place in Room 130-S, Centre Block, House of … Read more
Former Member of Parliament from the Ontario riding of Waterloo Walter McLean will be honoured by the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians with the 2012 Distinguished Service Award. McLean is receiving the award in recognition of his years of parliamentary service, his contribution to and respect for the institution of Parliament and for his continued … Read more
Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) invite Canadians to visit the Government Conference Centre building to mark its 100th anniversary. Call 819-997-5421.
Hydro Ottawa is providing a rare glimpse inside Canada's oldest operating run-of-the-river hydroelectric generating station. Chaudiere Falls Generating Station No. 2 will be open to the public as part of Doors Open Ottawa. Brought to the community by the City of Ottawa, it is Ottawa's largest heritage and architectural event. The event will take place … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) will deliver an address at the opening ceremony of the 5th International Stigma Conference, Together Against Stigma: Changing How We See Mental Illness. The event will take place at the Delta Ottawa City Centre, Ballrooms A, B and C, 101 Lyon Street. Call 819-953-5646.
Governor General David Johnston invites the public to join him for the pageantry, precision and colour of the annual inspection of the ceremonial guard at Rideau Hall. Watch sentries, led by a piper, march to their posts at Sussex Gate and in front of the residence during the Relief of the Sentries. The event will … Read more
As part of Doors Open Ottawa, visitors are invited to Rideau Hall to learn about the history and the role of the governor general. Tour guides will be on location to bring Rideau Hall's history to life. As a special activity, the Canadian Wildlife Federation and the National Capital Region Wildlife Festival will be celebrating … Read more
Eleven Canadian Forces members and one Canadian Ranger will be front and centre in this year's Canadian Forces Recognition Program activities. This annual program recognizes soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen for their dedication and commitment to the military and to their community. Selected from across the country, these deserving Canadian Forces members and Canadian Ranger … Read more
In support of Black Out Speak Out, a movement supported by hundreds of organizations that are blacking out their websites on June 4th, and thousands of individual Canadians, spokespeople for the founding environmental organizations and allies will speak to media on Parliament Hill. The photo op will occur in front of a striking backdrop of … Read more
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) and CEO of the National Capital Commission Marie Lemay invite all Canadians to participate in the 2012 Canada Day celebrations and announced the programming for the noon and evening shows. Canada Day celebrations will include a celebration of the heritage of the War of 1812. There will … Read more
