New Democrat MPs Hélène Laverdière (Laurier-Ste-Marie, QC) and Denise Savoie (Victoria, BC) will call on the government to support an effective international arms treaty. The event will take place in the Foyer of the House of Commons. Call 613-222-6993.
Join Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt H.E. Wael Aboulmagd for a talk on “Egypt’s Path to Democracy: Prospects and Challenges.” Presented by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University and the Ottawa Diplomatic Association. Reception to follow. The event will take … Read more
The Rideau Business Improvement Association is the recipient of the 2012, Council for the Arts in Ottawa Business Recognition Award for its contribution to the arts in Ottawa. The event will take place at La Nouvelle Scene, 333 King Edward Avenue. Call 613-241-2727 x 1.
The Dignity for All campaign for a poverty-free Canada is hosting a panel discussion and Q&A session entitled "What’s Next: How do we address poverty in Canada?" with MPs to identify how to fulfill the unanimous resolutions in 1989 and 2009 to end poverty in Canada. Awards will be given to Parliamentarians who have furthered … Read more
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is hosting a reception for all MPs, Senators and parliamentary staff. The reception will give Parliamentarians a chance to sample international heart healthy gourmet food and to chat with Heart and Stroke dieticians and senior representatives about eliminating heart disease and stroke through research, advocacy and the promotion … Read more
Join guest speaker Trita Parsi of the National Iranian American Council for a talk on “A Single Roll of the Dice: Obama’s Diplomacy with Iran.” The event will take place in Room 12110, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. More information is available online.
Join guest speaker Jeff Passmore of the Iogen Corporation for a talk on “The Biorefinery Opportunity: Real or Imagined?” Presented by the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. Q&A to follow. The event will take place in Room 2017, Dunton Tower, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
Join guest speaker Azza Kamel Maghur of the Libyan Council for Human Rights for a talk on “Libya: The Difficult Transition to Democracy.” Presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa. The event will take place in Room 3120, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. More information is available online.
Join UK parliamentarian and advisor to British Prime Minister David Cameron Nicholas Boles as he shares insights on public service reform and how the U.K. government is dealing with the largest peacetime deficit in British History. Presented by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada National Capital Region. The event will take place at the … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) will make an announcement at a colloquium on identifying effective programming to prevent terrorism. The event will take place in Room 202, Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-991-0657.
