Lecture: Can agriculture help improve global nutrition and health?

In a public lecture at Canada’s International Development Research Centre, development economist Rachel Nugent will argue that the rise in non-communicable diseases has paralleled changes in the agricultural and food systems. The event takes place at 150 Kent Street, 8th floor. More information is available online.

World Economic Forum Briefing at National Press Theatre

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, AB) Associate Director of Communications Andrew MacDougall will hold a briefing on Harper's participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 26 to 27, 2012. The event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-996-2000. 

An evening with Vivian Krause

Join environmental detective Vivian Krause for a talk on funding of environmental groups in Canada. Presented by The Free Thinking Film Festival. The event will take place at Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street. More information is available online. 

Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries networking luncheons

Project manager for the implementation phase of the soldier systems technology roadmap Peter Graham will discuss the project with members of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries at a luncheon. The event will take place at the Air Force Mess, 158 Gloucester Street. More information is available online.

2012 annual winter warm up

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries presents its winter warm up, an opportunity to meet and network with colleagues and clients from industry and government organizations, as well as high-ranking government and Canadian Forces officials. The reception will be hosted by CADSI president Tim Page. The event will take place in the Adam … Read more

Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries networking luncheon

Guest speaker assistant deputy minister for Public Works and Government Services Canada Barbara Glover will address members of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries at a luncheon. The event will take place at the Air Force Mess, 158 Gloucester Street. More information is available online.

Renewing the conversation on EI reform

The Public Policy Forum, in partnership with the Mowat Centre, is launching the “Renewing the Conversation on Employment Insurance Reform” breakfast armchair discussion, to bring together influential and informed government, business, and academic leaders to explore and expand on the key findings of the EI report. The event will take place at the Panorama Room, … Read more