A one-night only performance of Vincent Van Gogh, A Life in Paintings, a one-man musical theatre production for the whole family by veteran Dutch performer Frank Groothof, who plays both the artist and his brother Theo. The event is presented by Third Wall Theatre Company and The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The … Read more
The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries presents CANSEC 2012. It will feature presentations and displays of Canada’s leading edge defence and security technologies. The event will take place at the CE Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive. More information is available online.
Merit Canada is hosting a reception in celebration of Merit Canada’s members’ contribution to building Canadian communities. The event will take place at the Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Drive. Call 613-241-6000 x 246.
A walk to defeat depression will be held. The event will take place at Vincent Massey Park. More information is available online. Call 613-233-8906.
Postmedia president and chief executive officer Paul Godfrey will give a talk to members of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place at the Ottawa City Hall, Jean Piggot Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. Call 613-236-3631.
Health caucus research chair and Conservative Nova Scotia Senator Kelvin Ogilvie and vice-chairs NDP MP Megan Leslie (Halifax, NS) and Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) host a reception and kiosk session on brain research. Organized by Research Canada: An Alliance for Health Discovery, this non-partisan event brings more than 15 eminent scientists to … Read more
Guest speaker human rights expert and UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Security Oliver De Schutter will discuss “Trade and its Impact on Human Rights: Spotlight on the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreements.” To be followed by a panel discussion including Jennifer Moore of Mining Watch Canada and Alex Neve of Amnesty International. Presented … Read more
Guest speaker and chairman of the Canadian Tulip Festival David Luxton will address members of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce at an Eggs 'n' Icons breakfast. The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street. Call 613-236-3631.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association and the Canadian Soccer Association will hold a press conference to announce the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 official host cities. Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gossal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, ON), FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter and Canadian Soccer Association president Dr. Dominique Maestracci will participate. Select official host city representatives … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) will participate in the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Naval Monument. Harper will be joined by his wife Laureen Harper, National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and Chief of Defence Staff Walt Natynczyk. The event will be held at the Royal Canadian Naval Monument, 555 Wellington Street. … Read more
