Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off will speak to CBC’s Adrian Harewood about her latest bestseller, At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage. The Ottawa Writer’s Festival event will take place at Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Details are available online. Contact info@writersfestival.org
Jody Wilson-Raybould and co-author Roshan Danesh will release their new book, Reconciling History: A Story of Canada. The Ottawa Writer’s Festival event will take place at Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Details are available online. Contact info@writersfestival.org
Bloc Québécois labour critic Louise Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville, Que.) will be at a press briefing in the 2nd floor foyer of the House of Commons to speak on the tabling of a bill. For details, call: 613-402-0443
To commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, MP Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale, Ont.), President of the Dashty Foundation Sayara Dashty, and CEO of Amu TV Lotfullah Najafizada will host a press conference to highlight developments on freedoms of the press in Afghanistan and ongoing international legal action against the Taliban. The event … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon will recognize 63 individuals, awarding 2 Stars of Courage, 14 Meritorious Services Crosses and 47 Meritorious Service Medals as part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division). The event will take place at the Curtain Hall Ballroom. For a list of awardees and details contact: media@gg.ca
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) will announce a proposed approach to limiting greenhouse gas pollution, driving innovation, and creating jobs in the oil and gas sector. The technical briefing will take place at 11:15 a.m. in the National Press Theatre, … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will meet with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. For details, contact: media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
Organizations for Health Action (HEAL), a coalition of 43 national health associations, announced their new Consensus Document that outlines major challenges and opportunities within the Canadian health care landscape. All 43 organizations unanimously recommend the urgent need to invest in three overarching pillars – addressing the health human resource crisis, investing in mental health parity, … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon and Whit Fraser will join Rideau Hall staff in distributing goodies to trick-or-treaters of all ages at the Thomas Gate, 1 Sussex Dr. (outside the Visitor Centre). There will be a photo opportunity with the Governor General between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Contact media@gg.ca
The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a special two-dollar circulation coin celebrating Inuit Nunangat and honouring the traditions and vibrant Inuit homeland in Canada. The launch will take place at the National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage. For details, contact reeves@mint.ca
