President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres will plant a tree on the grounds of Rideau Hall to commemorate his state visit to Canada. The tree will be an Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobes), which is called the ‘Tree of Peace’ by the Iroquois. The event will take place on the Rideau Hall Grounds, … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres will witness the signature of a memorandum of understanding between the Royal Society of Canada and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. The event will take place in the Reception Room, Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive. Call 613-998-7280.
Governor General David Johnston, joined by President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres, will host a discussion on education and innovation for the purpose of promoting greater collaboration and synergy between Canada and Israel. Participants will include experts from universities and organizations interested in furthering the convergence of education and innovation. The event will … Read more
In honour of the President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres's visit to Canada, Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will host a state dinner at Rideau Hall. The event will take place in the Ballroom, Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive. Call 613-998-7280.
There will be a meeting between Governor General David Johnston and President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres. The event will take place in the Large Drawing Room, Rideau Hall Grounds, 1 Sussex Drive. Call 613-998-7280.
An official welcoming ceremony, with military honours, will be held at Rideau Hall. The President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres will conduct an inspection of a guard of honour. Governor General David Jonston and the president will then offer remarks. The event will take place at Rideau Hall Grounds, 1 Sussex Drive. Call … Read more
Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, SK) will host the official unveiling of the portrait of 34th Speaker of the House of Commons Peter Milliken. The event will take place on Parliament Hill in Room 237-C, Centre Block. Call 613-995-7882.
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) will deliver remarks at the Canadian Association of Science Centres' 10th annual conference. The event will take place at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard. Call 613-947-2956.
Guest speaker and Ottawa Citizen columnist Andrew Cohen will give a talk on “Canada’s Constitution and Democratic Good Government,” as part of the launch of the new educational organization Your Canada, Your Constitution. A luncheon and afternoon conference will feature leading thinkers and writers, including Lori Turnbull, Mark Jarvis and others. Aside from a luncheon, … Read more
A selection of parliamentarians from all parties will join members of the parliamentary press gallery, local sports personalities and members of the National Senior Men’s Rugby Team for a demonstration of rugby 7s. The national team is training in the Ottawa area before playing a series of international test matches against the U.S., Italy and … Read more
