Katimavik alumni and supporters will gather on Parliament Hill to protest the government’s decision to end funding for Canada’s leading youth volunteer-service program. More information is available online. Call 613-791-1781.
As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the Public Policy Forum will honour all of Canada’s living former prime ministers at its Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards. More information is available online. Call 613-238-7858 x 248.
The Institute for Research on Public Policy presents a working lunch entitled, "Making it in Canada: Immigration Policy and Outcomes." Guest speakers include the institute's CEO Graham Fox, Arthur Sweetman from McMaster University, Garnett Picot from Queen’s University and from the Maytree Foundation Ratna Omidvar. The event will be held at the Delta City Centre, … Read more
Director of the Middle East and North Africa program for Amnesty International Hassiba Hadj Sahraqui will present a lecture entitled, "The Triumphs and Tragedies of Revolution: Protecting Human Rights Across North Africa and the Middle East." The event is presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa. The event wil … Read more
The National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Congress is the first of its kind to be held in Canada and offers an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the challenges facing North American fish and wildlife populations. The event will be held at the Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
The All Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity in cooperation with the Canadian Centre for International Justice will a panel discussion featuring Dr. Francis Deng, UN Secretary General’s Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President of the University of Winnipeg and former Minister of … Read more
WaterCan and AVEDA Network will show their support for clean drinking water access in Africa by participating in the Aveda Walk for Water to benefit local charity WaterCan. Speakers include WaterCan executive director George Yap, MPP for Ottawa Centre Yasir Naqvi, NDP MP Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, ON), among others. The event will take place … Read more
Liberal Public Accounts critic Gerry Byrne (Humber-St. Barbe-Baie Verte,NL) will hold a press conference to discuss the Liberal motion currently before the Public Accounts Committee and to call on the government to hold an open and transparent study of the F-35's. The event will be held at 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-947-5100.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Quebec Conservative Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais will make an announcement related to Correctional Service of Canada institutions. The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Room, 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-991-0657.
Governor General David Johnston will present two Stars of Courage and 37 Medals of Bravery at a ceremony. The Decorations for Bravery were created in 1972, to recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others. The event will be held at Rideau Hall. Call 613-998-9166.
