Famous Five Ottawa and Equal Voice are hosting a reception to celebrate journalist Jane Taber and her contribution to the positive coverage of women in politics in the media. Tabor is leaving Ottawa to assume the role of the Globe and Mail’s Atlantic Bureau Chief in the new year. The event will take place at … Read more
Join guest speakers associate professor at University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Chidi Oguamanam, associate professor at University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Jeremy de Beer, Kern Family chair in intellectual property law and director of the Intellectual Property Centre at Drake University Law School Peter K. Yu, and deputy head of mission at the … Read more
The Nepean Women’s Liberal Association is hosting its annual Fall Dinner. Guest speaker Liberal MP Judy Foote (Random-Burin-St. George’s, NL) will discuss her life as an MP, how the Liberal caucus is adjusting to its new role in the House, and more. Selection of delegates for the Biennial Convention will also take place. The event … Read more
Join guest speaker economist and author Jim Stanford for a talk on “Taking Back Credit: Why Democratizing Control Over Money is Essential to Global Well-Being.” Presented by the Group of 78. The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, O’Connor Room, 150 Albert Street. Call 613-230-0860.
Rob Clipperton reads the Dylan Thomas classic, accompanied by holiday music by Canterbury High School’s Vocum, Hopewell Avenue Public School’s junior choir, Robert Palmai and Maria Woyiwada. Net proceeds go to Reach Canada. The event will take place at Glebe St. James United Church, First Avenue at Lyon Street. Email bluepoodlebooks@hotmail.com.
The Ottawa-Centre Federal Liberal Association is holding a member appreciation reception with guest speaker Chair of the Ontario Liberal Caucus Liberal MP Judy Sgro (York West, ON). The event will take place at the Laurier House, 355 Laurier Avenue East. More information is available online.
The Canadian Horticultural Council and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association host an event to connect with industry representatives and MPs in working to support both government mandate and industry needs to improve the overall health of Canadians. Email fallharvestevent2011@gmail.com.
The annual Tourism Industry Association conference wraps up with the Canadian Tourism Awards Gala. About 12 MPs will be in attendance and the gala will be co-emceed by Conservative MP Blake Richards (Wild Rose, AB), Chair of the Parliamentary Tourism Caucus. More information is available online.
The Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame Luncheon features an induction ceremony for four tourism leaders, with an address by Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC). Also featured will be a presentation and recognition for former ministers of state for Tourism, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) … Read more
The Tourism Industry Association kicks off its annual conference with the Chair’s Opening Reception, a chance for delegates to meet, connect and network. More information is available online.
