Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq: New Systems of Governance, Opportunities

A panel discussion on “Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq: New Systems of Governance, Opportunities and Challenges,” hosted by the Iranian Culture Association at Carleton University and the Carleton University Students Association, and is co-sponsored by Faculty of Public Affairs and the Centre for Strategic Studies. Panelists include Republic of Iraq Ambassador to Canada Abdulrahman Hamid Mohammed Al-Hussaini, … Read more

In Conversation with Maclean’s

Maclean’s is hosting a panel discussion on “Harper’s Canada: How do you like it so far?” Panelists include national editor of Maclean's Andrew Coyne and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB). Discussion will be moderated by CPAC’s Peter Van Dusen. The event will take place in the Adam Room, Chateau Laurier, 1 … Read more

Operation Mobile: Canada’s Participation in the Current Libya Conflict

Join guest speaker Saskatoon Major Brynn Elliott for a talk on “Operation Mobile: Canada’s Participation in the Current Libya Conflict.” Presented by the Canadian International Council Saskatoon. The event will take place in the Upper Lounge, Saskatoon Club, 417-21st Street East. Call 306-966-4654.

United Nation Population Fund’s State of World Population Report 2011

The Canadian Association of Parliamentarians on Population and Development in partnership with Action Canada for Population and Development will be launching the United Nation Population Fund’s flagship report, State of World Population Report 2011 – People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion featuring director of UNFPA office in Geneva, Switzerland Alanna Armitage. The … Read more

NU Energy on the Hill

A reception will be held to welcome members of Women in Nuclear and North American – Young Generation in Nuclear to Ottawa. Approximately 40 members from companies such as Bruce Power, Ontario Power Generation and Cameco Corporation will participate in "NU Energy on the Hil." Prior to the reception, members will join in on network … Read more

Screening: Billy Bishop Goes to War

Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will host the Ottawa premier screening of Billy Bishop Goes to War. Actors Eric Peterson and John Gray will be in attendance, a reception will follow. The event will take place at the Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place. Call 613-688-4200.

Minister of Finance to make an announcement

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) will make an announcement. The event will take place at the offices of l’Association pour l’intégration sociale d’Ottawa, 355 Montreal Road, Suite 102. Call 613-996-7861.

The Speaker of the Senate to welcome Yan Junqi

Speaker of the Senate Noël A. Kinsella will welcome Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and Vice-President of the Chinese People’s Association for Peace and Disarmament of the People’s Republic of China Yan Junqi. The event will take place in the Senate Foyer, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-944-4082.

New Demoncrats to react to Shipbuilding announcement

New Democrats Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, NS), Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, BC) and Denis Blanchette (Louis-Hébert, QC) will hold a media availability in the foyer of the House of Commons immediately following the announcement by Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) on ship building contracts. The event will take place in the … Read more