When federal politicians go for breakfast, they’ll get a healthy dose of credit unions with their bacon and eggs. Associate professor at the Centre for the Study of Co-operatives at the University of Saskatchewan Lou Hammond Ketilson will talk about the community impact and benefits of credit unions as part of the Big Thinking on … Read more
Toast the best of Canadian farmed seafood. Delicious farmed seafood from across Canada will be the star of this stylish event exclusively for Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance members and invited delegates. The event will take place in the Governor General III room, Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-235-1400.
Following its second annual Advocacy Day on the Hill, the EMS Chiefs of Canada is holding a reception. The event will take place at the Centretown Tavern, 152 Sparks Street. Call 613-235-1400.
The EMS Chiefs of Canada holds its second annual Advocacy Day on the Hill to talk about mandatory defibrillators in public buildings; the elimination of 911 access fees; debt-forgiveness for advance-care paramedics in rural areas; the community paramedic model and the introduction of national standards for paramedic care in Canada. Email kcousineau@summa.ca.
Former MP Dennis Gruending will be available to sign his new book this evening. Pulpit and Politics: Competing Religious Ideologies in Canadian Public Life examines the competition between religious progressives and conservatives for power and influence in politics. The event will take place at Britton’s, 846 Bank Street. Call 613-730-6902.
Join guest speaker chair of the Public Policy Forum David A. Brown for a talk on “Implementing Global Capital Market Reforms: Challenges for Canada,” at this Ottawa Leadership Luncheon, presented by Carleton University Alumni. The event will take place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank Street, 15th floor. More information is available online.
Insight hosts the 8th Annual Telecommunications Forum. Guest speakers include Michael Hennessy of Telus and Stewart Lyons of Mobilicity. The event will take place at the Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
Former MP Dennis Gruending launches his new book. Pulpit and Politics: Competing Religious Ideologies in Canadian Public Life examines the competition between religious progressives and conservatives for power and influence in politics. There will be a Q&A, book signings and refreshments. The event will take place at the Southminster United Church, 2nd floor Lounge, 846 … Read more
The Canadian Community Newspapers Association will meet with MPs to discuss the lack of government advertising in community newspapers, the Canada Periodical Fund, Canada Post delivery rates, freedom of information and the proposed changes to copyright legislation. The event will take place at Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex Drive. Call 613-235-1400.
Aboriginal policing has always been a complex area full of serious challenges. This forum gathers leading chiefs, officers, educators and government officials to focus on the core issues arising across the country in Aboriginal policing. The event will take place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
