The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians Educational Foundation's Seventh Annual Douglas C. Frith Dinner will feature a keynote speech by Amanda Lang. The event will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. Call 613-947-1690.
The Military Police Complaints Commission will conduct a case conference related to the Public Interest Hearing into the military police investigations relating to the death of Corporal Stuart Langridge at the Military Police Complaints Commission, 270 Albert Street, 10th floor. Call 613-487-3765.
The Expert Panel conducting the Review of Federal Support to Research and Development will release its final report at a news conference at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Panel chair Tom Jenkins will provide the report to Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON). Call 613-960-9400.
On behalf of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC), Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, AB) will make an important announcement at Algonquin College, Room T102a, Advanced Technology Centre, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue. Call 613-992-7332.
Governor General David Johnston will participate in a Habitat for Humanity construction project on affordable housing. Johnston will work alongside volunteers and learn about how their volunteering experience has changed their lives. The event will take place at 1902 Hampstead Place. Call 613-998-7280.
In an International Development Research Centre public lecture, Shanta Devarajan, World Bank Chief Economist for Africa, will argue that, even if aid is seemingly unproductive in weak-governance environments, it could be hugely beneficial if it helps countries tackle the root causes of instability, insecurity, and corruption. He will explain how African countries can avoid the … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) will hold a media teleconference on her trip to Haiti where she met with President Martelly and Prime Minister Conille to seek their views on national priorities. Call 819-953-6238.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) will address the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Canada's commitment to return to a balanced budget by 2014-15, and the government's efforts to reduce the deficit at 1615 H St. NW. Call 613-957-2666.
News media are invited to attend a news conference where the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians will unveil its formal position on the state of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Canada, and what should be done to ensure more Canadians can prevent the deaths of people, often friends and relatives, who experience cardiac arrest. The news … Read more
Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, QC) will hold a press conference to discuss tactics used by the Conservative majority government to subvert public oversight and hide vital information from Canadians at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-947-5100.
