During a day-long symposium “Building an Inclusive and Accessible Canada” hosted by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, delegates will examine poverty reduction strategies and focus on the latest research, including what one author calls the “welfareization” of disability benefits in Canada. The event will take place at the Delta Hotel and Suites, Grand Ballroom, … Read more
During an evening reception “Honouring our Allies” hosted by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, leaders of several organizations will recognize many of the political champions from across the political spectrum who have worked over the past three decades to end the exclusion of people with disabilities from the mainstream of Canadian society. The event … Read more
Canada’s northern women of influence will be in Ottawa for a photo shoot and press event to discuss their vision for the future of Canada’s eastern Arctic and North. In partnership with Ottawa Life Magazine, the Northern Lights 2012 Business and Cultural Showcase invites the media to attend a special press event following a private … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) will make an announcement in the Foyer of the House of Commons, Parliament Hill. Call 613-991-0657.
Leaders from some of Canada’s most prominent health research institutions, university faculties of medicine, health charities, and private companies will convene in Ottawa for Research Canada’s Annual General Meeting, to be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. Call 613-234-5129. Over the course of the day, discussions will focus on the overall theme … Read more
New Democrat MPs and staff will kickoff Movember in style, as MPs and staff gather in the Foyer of the House of Commons to witness the traditional shaving off of MP Peter Stoffer’s (Sackville-Eastern Shore, NB) trademark moustache. The event will be held in the Foyer of the House of Commons. Call 613-222-6993.
Governor General David Johnston will deliver the opening remarks at The Canada-U.S. Partnership: Enhancing the Innovation Ecosystem conference at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. Call 613-998-9166.
Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, AB) will make an announcement in the Foyer of the House of Commons. Call 613-943-1835.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) will make an announcement in the Foyer of the House of Commons. Call 613-991-0657.
Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) will discuss atmospheric research taking place in Canada. Duncan will be joined by Dr. Gordon G. Shepherd, Dr. Thomas J. Duck and Dr. Kaley A. Walker. The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Theatre, Centre Block. Call 613-995-4702.
