Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will attend the premiere of a new documentary entitled The Veterans. The event will take place at the Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place. Call 613-992-7468.
New Democrat BC caucus chair Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, BC), NDP MP Alex Atamanenko (Southern Interior, BC) and other members of the NDP BC Caucus will speak with reporters regarding the Canadian Government’s role in protecting Canadians against new rules that the United States Internal Revenue Service has imposed on dual citizens. The event will … Read more
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada will hold its 92nd Annual General Meeting. At a time of unrelenting, ideologically-based attacks on Canada’s public service and the union movement, this year’s Annual General Meeting will demonstrate the solidarity of PIPSC members and their determination to protect the Public Good and the interests of … Read more
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON), Minister of Infrastructure and MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean Bob Chiarelli, Mayor of the City of Ottawa Jim Watson and president and CEO of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Linda Eagen. The event will take … Read more
The Canadian Consumer Initiative, a coalition of four consumer groups to safeguard consumer interests, is meeting with Parliamentarians to inform them of the current challenges facing Canadian consumers. A press briefing will be held to discuss these issues in the Charles Lynch Press Theatre, 130-S Centre Block. Call 613-290-2695.
Canadian Wheat Board critic Pat Martin (Winnipeg Centre, MB), and NDP MP Niki Ashton (Churchill, MB) will speak about the Official Opposition’s proposed amendments to the Government’s Wheat Board legislation and their concerns with the Conservative’s heavy handed tactics at committee at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-222-5997.
Following the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Mint's newest commemorative circulation coins on October 7, 2011 the Mint will be hosting a coin exchange for the general public at its Ottawa boutique. Be among the first to get the two-dollar circulation coin from this series celebrating Canada's boreal forest. The exchange will be held at … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will preside over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall. Johnston will will bestow the honour on 28 Members, 10 officers and one companion. Call 613-998-9166.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will release the “Interim Financial Reporting: Recent Developments” online. Call 613-992-8026.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will speak at the annual Veterans’ Week Candlelight Tribute hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and the City of Ottawa at Centrepointe Theatre, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive. Call 613-992-7468.
