Join guest speaker and author Jeremy Rifkin for a discussion on “The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy and the World.” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. The event will take place at The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
In celebration of the Year of India 2011 in Canada, the High Commission of India and the Indian Council for Culture, New Delhi presents “Moderns: Creative Energy at Work” a contemporary art exhibition from India’s Lalit Kala Akademi. The event will take place at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard. More … Read more
Join guest speaker William A. Schabas, Irish Centre for Human Rights, Northern University of Ireland, for a talk on “International Criminal Law: Only for the Winners?” Presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa. The event will take place in Room 3120, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. More information … Read more
Join the Canadian Federation of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the Big Thinking lecture on Parliament Hill, Generation Next: Social mobility of the children of immigrants. Immigrants arrive in Canada to start a new chapter in their lives—and for most, the ultimate goal is a better future for their children. In many cases their … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will present the 2011 Killam Prizes to five eminent Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Johnston, along with managing trustee of the Killam Trusts George T. H. Cooper, and member of the board of the Canada Council for the Arts Luc LaRochelle, will deliver brief remarks. Call 613-998-7280.
Shortly after Statistics Canada releases its monthly Labour Force Survey, Canadian Labour Congress president Ken Georgetti and senior economist Sylvain Schetagne will be available for comment to the media. Call 613-568-4372.
Following the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Mint's newest commemorative circulation coins, the Mint will be hosting a coin exchange for the general public at its Ottawa boutique. Be among the first to get the one-dollar circulation coin from this series celebrating Canadians' pride in their legendary natural heritage. The event will take place at … Read more
The Equal Voice National Capital Region Chapter is pleased to announce that Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, BC) will be the recipient of the 2011 EVE Award. This award is given in recognition of significant achievements by women in political life and for their efforts to promote women’s representation in Canadian politics. May … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) delivered an address at the 15th Annual Launch of Fire Prevention Week 2011 at the Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street. Call 819-953-5646.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) will make an announcement. The event will take place at LeBreton Gallery, Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place. Call 613-992-7468.
