Governor General David Johnston will participate in a wide variety of events to highlight National Volunteer Week. Johnston will deliver the opening address to the participants of the inaugural Governor General’s Round Table on Volunteerism and Philanthropy. The event is organized in partnership with Volunteer Canada. Following the Governor General’s address, Volunteer Week will introduce the … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) will depart for Colombia and Chile. The event will be held at the Canada Reception Centre, Hangar 11, 190 Convair Private. Call 613-957-5555.
Globe and Mail public health reporter and Carleton University graduate André Picard will present a lecture on medicare’s colourful past and its uncertain future. The lecture is being held as part of the 65th anniversary of the School of Journalism and Communication and Alumni week 2012 activities. The event will be held in the Atrium, … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions and Partners for Mental Health will be holding an MP breakfast to mark Mental Health week. Guest speaker and poet Shane Keycap will talk about mental health and mental illness. The event will be held at the Parliamentary Restaurant, Parliament Hill. Contact ogenina@nursesunions.ca.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) signed an order surrendering Ottawa professor Hassan Diab to France. Speakers at the press conference will address the reality that Nicholson is prepared to hand Canadians over to foreign states for mere questioning. They will also comment on Nicholson's decision, address problems with Canada’s extradition law and announce … Read more
Liberal MP Judy Sgro (York West, ON) and former Liberal candidate for Carleton-Mississippi Mills Karen McCrimmon will host a discussion on Canada’s Pension Plans. The event will be held at Royale Retirement Residence, 3501 Campeau Drive. Call 613-435-2331.
Author Declan Hill and former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency Richard Pound will present a lecture entitled, "Corruption, Diplomacy and International Sport: Two Game Changers." The event is presented by the Canadian International Council National Capital Branch. The event will take place at the Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street. Call 613-903-4011.
The Brain Injury Association of Canada is hosting its seventh annual Hawaiian Odyssey cocktail reception. The association helps to improve the quality of life of Canadians with brain injury and promotes prevention strategies that can save lives. The event will be held in the Sussex Room, Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. Call 613-762-1222.
The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association is holding its annual general meeting and networking dinner, with former consul general of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao (2008-2011) as guest speaker. More information is available online.
Chelsea, Quebec artist Lisa Creskey presents her new ceramic sculptures and paintings. The event will take place at the Karsh-Masson Gallery, 136 St. Patrick Street. More information is available online.
