Ottawa’s three Liberal Women’s Associations are hosting a reception to welcome back the six Liberal women MPs. The event will take place at the Hotel Indigo Ottawa, 123 Metcalfe Street. For more information contact arlaine@hotmail.com.
The Forest Products Association of Canada and the Royal Canada Geographical Society are hosting a celebration of the International Year of Forests, Canada’s National Forest Week. A panel discussion will be held on the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement featuring Greenpeace Canada president and CEO Avrim Lazar, Greenpeace Canada Forest Campaign director Richard Brooks, and Program … Read more
British Prime Minister David Cameron will speak to Senators and Parliamentarians during his first official visit to Ottawa in a special joint session of Parliament in the House of Commons, Centre Block.
Governor General David Johnston will welcome His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam and Senior Minister to the Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam, for a courtesy call at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive. Call 613-998-7280.
Liberal Small Business and Tourism critic Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, BC) will hold a media availability to discuss the lack of interest the Conservative government has shown in small businesses and tourism industry and question the absence of a Canadian Pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2012 in South Korea. The event will take place at … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will preside over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive. The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, will bestow the honour on 32 Members and 13 Officers. Call 613-998-9166.
National Inuit Leader and president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Mary Simon invites Inuit and all Canadians to celebrate the political and cultural development of Canada’s Inuit population with a celebratory conference titled “From Eskimo to Inuit in 40 Years.” The first of November marks the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of ITK, the national organization … Read more
The Rideau Institute will release a report that raises concerns about the threat to the privacy of Canadians’ personal information posed by the new Shared Vision Declaration between Canada and the United States. The report will be released by Former Foreign Service officer, CIA Liaison, and author of the report Gar Pardy and president of … Read more
With the drought and crisis in parts of East Africa claiming the lives of countless children every day, the Humanitarian Coalition is holding a press conference to address the needs, provide an update from East Africa and call on Canadians to continue their generosity as the Canadian government's donation match period comes to a close … Read more
The Center for Near East Policy Research, under the direction of David Bedein, invites the media to a press conference. A new documentary film is being made available to government officials and members of the media for viewing, showing that incitement to war and the annihilation of Israel is built into curricula of Palestinian Authority … Read more
