Every day, more than 7,500 children under the age of five die worldwide as a result of malnutrition. According to a new World Vision report, simple solutions to malnutrition exist, but they are not reaching families in their homes and communities quickly enough to save lives. As G-20 leaders head to France to discuss global … Read more
Thousands of Canadians have called on the federal government for stronger action to move Canada away from burning coal. By the close of the public consultation period for the proposed regulations, thousands of Canadians will have made formal submissions to this process. Leading Canadian organizations are critical that the proposed regulations do not do enough … Read more
Last year, Governor General David Johnston and his wife, Sharon Johnston, successfully chased away all the pirates from Rideau Hall. This year, mad scientists will be taking over the grounds! Trick-or-treaters will be invited to explore the “scary science experiments path” and visit the laboratories of Halloween Biology 101, Daunting Mathematics, Slimy Chemistry and Frankenstein … Read more
The International Trade committee will review EU proposals to extend Canadian prescription drug monopolies. The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade to discuss the European Union proposals in the negotiations for a comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the EU to extend drug … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) will speak at the Canadian Clean Tech Summit about the Government of Canada's role in the clean tech industry and the way forward. The event will take place at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Room 206, 55 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-996-2007.
Governor General David Johnston will present two Stars of Courage and 42 Medals of Bravery at a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Call 613-998-9166.
A news conference will feature members of Mexico’s Electrical Workers Union in advance of filing a complaint to the National Administrative Office of Canada under the North American Agreement on Labour Cooperation, the labour side deal of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The event will take place in the Charles Lynch Room, 130-S, Centre … Read more
World Vision experts will hold a press conference to urge G-20 leaders to close the “nutrition gap” and save children’s lives. World Vision Canada vice-president of public affairs Caroline Riseboro and "The Best Start" co-author and child health policy advisor at World Vision Sara Schulz will release a report entitled "The Best Start" that highlights … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) will be speaking at the SecureTech Conference to highlight the Government of Canada's approach and achievements in aviation security at the Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, 4th Floor Boardroom. Call 613-991-0700.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) will table the 2010-2011 Annual Report of the Security Intelligence Review Committee in the House of Commons. Call 613-949-4120.
