Approximately 3,500 Canadian Forces members and civilian employees of the Department of National Defence and staff of the Non-Public Funds will participate in the 6th annual Walk/Run in Red. The public is encouraged to show support for Canadian Forces Day events by cheering on the walkers and runners. The event will take place in downtown … Read more
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada will take part in Doors Open Ottawa. Learn more about Canada’s diplomatic presence around the world and various DFAIT services. Doors Open Ottawa is the National Capital Region’s largest heritage event, unlocking more than 100 of the city’s most architecturally interesting and historically significant buildings. The event will take … Read more
The St. Joseph College will hold a press conference. Students from Collège St-Joseph de Hull et de l’Académie Lafontaine will present the Quebec youth Declaration for Rio+20, written April 28, 2012 and signed by nearly 2,500 young Quebecers. The event will take place in the Charles Lynch Room, Parliament Hill. Call 819-776-3123 x 300.
Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie,QC) will provide an update on Bill C- 420, An Act to Establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada. Garneau will be joined by representatives of Unicef Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society. The event will take place in the Charles Lynch Room, Centre … Read more
Preston Street in Ottawa plays host to Italian Week. Enjoy food, music, a bicycle race and the Italian Car Parade with Ferrari demonstrations. The event will take place on Preston Street (Corso Italia). More information is available online.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) will give a talk to the Economic Club on “Canada’s correctional reality: Why closing prisons makes sense?” The event will take place at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
Canadian International Council-National Capital Branch presents Politics at the Pub with executive director Ron Cochrane and president of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers Tim Edwards. They will discuss “The Impact of Budget 2012 on Canada’s Foreign Service.” The event will take place at the Bytown Tavern, 292 Elgin Street. Call 613-903-4011.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) will address participants at the closing ceremony of the National Fish and Wildlife Congress. The event will take place at the Westin Ottawa Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. Call 819-997-1441.
Former Member of Parliament from the Ontario riding of Waterloo Walter McLean will be honoured by the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians with this year’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his years of parliamentary service, his contribution to and respect for the institution of Parliament and for his continued interest and activity in the … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) and deputy chief of mission at the United States Embassy James D. Nealon will be making an announcement at the Air Canada cargo warehouse located at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport regarding air cargo security between Canada and the United States. The event will take place at 900 Airport … Read more
