Sharon Johnston will host an event in honour of the philanthropic program Women for Mental Health, at Rideau Hall. Johnston will deliver a speech celebrating women who are leaders in their communities and who work to raise awareness in the area of mental health. She will thank them for their work, devotion, determination and passion, … Read more
The biennial Canadian Forces Artists Program exhibit will be on at the Cartier Square Drill Hall. Director General Military Careers Brigadier-General Matthew Overton will be in attendance and provide opening remarks at the event. CFAP will be unveiling works of art created by five artists in the program from 2008-2009: Dick Averns (writing and photo-essay), … Read more
In defiance to fresh assaults on Canada's official national symbol, the beaver, BeaverTails Canada Inc. will unveil a monument to the wetland dweller that helped build a nation. The monument, constructed of 5/8" pressure-treated, good-one-side, Canadian spruce plywood and illuminated by 147 clear Christmas tree lights purchased from Canadian Tire, will tower approximately 8 feet … Read more
On behalf of Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB), Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (St. James-Assiniboia, MB) will make an announcement regarding the Provincial Nominee Program in the 3rd Floor Boardroom, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 25 – Forks Market Road. Call 204-984-6416.
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP David Tilson (Dufferin-Caledon, ON) will make an important announcement about an initiative that will help local youth enter the job market at Chez Thrift, 301 Queen Street South. Call 819-994-2482.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will deliver remarks and lay a wreath at the 10th Anniversary Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road. Call 613-992-7468.
First Nation leaders from Northern Ontario will gather to make a statement on resource development in their territory. The announcement by Chiefs from Matawa First Nations is in regard to the Environmental Assessment Process for the Cliffs Chromite project in the “Ring of Fire”, in Northern Ontario. The press conference will be held in the … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB), Speaker of the Senate Noel Kinsella, Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, MB) and their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will take part in the 27th edition of the Christmas Lights Across Canada lighting ceremony on … Read more
Join Roy Romanow, André Picard and others in a conversation about the future of Medicare in Canada. The event will take place in the Adam Room, Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
Join interregional advisor in DESA and at the UN Vladimir Popov for the first talk in a three part series on "Russian parliamentary and presidential elections: What next for the economy, foreign relations, and society?" Presented by the Centre for European Studies at Carleton University. The event will take place in the Senate Room, 6th … Read more
