The Commissioner of Lobbying Karen E. Shepherd will table a Report on Investigation on lobbying activities with the Speakers of the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada. The report will be posted on the Commissioner's website immediately after its formal tabling. Call 613-952-4306.
The Canadian Evaluation Society (National Capital Chapter) will be holding its annual learning event. Keynote panelists include Liseanne Forand, president of Shared Services Canada, Al Hatton, president and CEO of United Way Canada, Jim Mitchell, founding partner Sussex Circle and Dr. Daniel Caron, deputy head and librarian and archivist of Canada. Choose from a variety … Read more
The Canadian Evaluation Society (National Capital Chapter) presents a breakfast seminar with Kevin Page, Parliamentary Budget Officer. This session will explore the information needs of Canadians and Parliamentarians in the context of the deficit reduction action plan, as well as opportunities for transformation and renewal of the evaluation in the context of reduced departmental operating … Read more
The Government Relations Institute of Canada is hosting a Holiday Party at the Offices of the Brewers Association of Canada, 100 Queen Street, Suite 650. More information is available online.
Governor General David Johnston will honour teachers, along with other outstanding Canadians, for furthering an interest in and understanding of Canadian history and heritage, at the Governor General’s History Awards ceremony. The event will take place at Rideau Hall. Call 613-998-0287.
NDP Fisheries and Oceans critic Fin Donnelly (New Westminster-Coquitlam, BC) will be making an announcement regarding new legislation around shark fin imports. With several species of sharks at risk of extinction, the New Democrats said they are taking action to support global conservation efforts. The event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 150 … Read more
The Change of Command Ceremony for the RCMP will take place as Bob Paulson is officially installed as the 23rd Commissioner of the RCMP. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) is expected to speak at the event. The event will take place at the Canada Reception Centre, Hangar 11, 190 Convair Private. Call 613-991-0657.
NDP Health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC), NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach (Beauharnois-Salaberry, QC) and International Trade critic Brian Masse (Windsor West, ON) will hold a press conference to discuss the impact of negotiations between Canada and the European Union on Canadian health care and the price of prescription medication. The event will take … Read more
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief David Harper and Southern Chiefs’ Organization Acting Grand Chief Murray Clearsky are holding a joint press conference to speak in opposition to Bill C-10, Safe Streets and Communities Act. This event will take place in the the Charles Lynch Press Theatre, Room 130-S, Centre Block. … Read more
Member of the Canadian Psychiatric Association and forensic psychiatrist Gary Chaimowitz will hold an event to urge the government to address the worsening problem of poor access to mental health services in Canadian prisons. This event will take place in the Charles Lynch Press Theatre, Room 130-S, Centre Block. Call 613 234-2815 ext. 232.
