Governor General David Johnston will preside over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony. Johnston will bestow the honour on 22 Members, 21 Officers and one Companion. The event will be held at Rideau Hall. Call 613-998-9166.
Mark Tewksbury, Chef de Mission, Canadian Olympic Team 2012, will address members and guests of the Canadian Club of Ottawa. Tewksbury is himself an Olympic champion having won gold, silver and bronze medals. He has been in and around the Olympic movement in several roles including as a member of the International Olympic Committee, as … Read more
Chief executive officer for the Canadian Psychological Association Dr. Karen Cohen will be speaking about the upcoming Defeat Depression events taking place across the country on May 27th 2012, and urging parliamentarian support for the campaign. the event will take place at Charles Lynch Room, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-233-8906.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) will depart for Washington, D.C. The event will be held at the Canada Reception Centre, Hangar 11, 190 Convair Private. Call 613-957-5555.
Liberal MP Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, QC) will discuss “Iran Accountability Week”, part of a sustained advocacy campaign to draw attention to the human rights abuses suffered by the Iranian people at the hands of Ahmadinejad’s regime. Iran Accountability Week coincides with the 4th anniversary of the imprisonment of the Baha’i leaders in Iran. The … Read more
The Canada Agriculture Museum hosts its 6th annual Baskets with Panache, with donations going to enable children with financial or physical challenges to participate in educational experiences. The event will take place at the Canada Agriculture Museum. Call 613-991-6271.
Chair of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute Gaetan Lussier will discuss “True North, Strong and…. Food: What should Canada’s future food plan be?” at an Economic Club of Canada breakfast. The event will take place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
For 25 years, the Canada Dance Festival has been presenting, advancing and celebrating Canadian dance. Highlights include Fortier Danse-Création from Quebec and Toronto Dance Theatre. More information is available online.
Speaker David Bertschi, a prospective candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, will discuss “Restoring the Canadian Advantage.” The event will take place at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
The Famous 5 luncheon will feature a panel discussion on “Firsts” with Audrey McLaughlin, first female party leader, Catherine Callbeck, first elected female premier, and Deborah Grey, first Reform MP. The event will take place at the Roof Top Terrace, National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street. More information is available online.
