On behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON), Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orleans, ON) will announce funding for the Ottawa Network for Education to expose more students to software programming, and increase their interest in the pursuit of science and technology studies and careers.The … Read more
"Is freedom of expression under siege in Canada?" is the topic of a panel discussion to be held on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. Organized by the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom, the panel will address concerns about the state of free speech and democratic discourse in Canada. The panel is hosted … Read more
President of the Canadian Space Agency Steve Maclean will give a talk to members of the Canadian Club at a luncheon. The event will take place in the Ballroom, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
Chief economist for RBC Capital Markets Jens Larsen will discuss how a bit of political progress and a lot of monetary stimulus have averted a financial and economic catastrophe in the euro area, at least for now. The event is presented by the Economic Club of Canada. The event will take place at the Fairmont … Read more
The National Marine Manufacturers Association, a national non-profit association representing more than 100 members of the recreational boating industry in Canada, will be hosting a reception on Parliament Hill. The reception will be co-hosted by Conservative MP Mike Wallace (Burlington, ON) and Conservative Nova Scotia Senator Gerald Comeau. The event will take place in Room … Read more
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Intellectual Property Council present an International Trade Day conference on "Intellectual Property Rights: A Competitive Advantage in the Global Marketplace". International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) will give the luncheon keynote presentation. The event will take place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. Call … Read more
Former Liberal Nova Scotia Senator Michael Kirby, chair of Partners for Mental Health, will address today’s mental health issues and will provide an update on the work of the Mental Health Commission of Ottawa. The event will take place at the Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smythe Road. Call 613-733-0437.
Dress for Success Ottawa presents its major fundraiser Stepping Out, an evening of food, fun and lots more. Dress for Success helps disadvantaged women in the Ottawa community as they enter the work force. The event will take place at Lago Bar and Grill, Dow’s Lake Pavilion. More information is available online.
Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella and Canadian National Institute for the Blind CEO John Rafferty host a reception for MPs and Senators from all parties. The reception is a chance to celebrate with people who are living well with vision loss. The event will take place in the Senate Speaker’s dining room, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. … Read more
Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, the national association representing community pharmacy in Canada, hosts its first PharmacyWoRx on the Hill Day. Members will meet with MPs, parliamentary staff and more, to discuss current issues impacting patients, and to raise awareness of the role pharmacy can play in maintaining a sustainable health-care system for all … Read more
