For 18 years, GTEC has been gathering delegates from across Canada to collaborate and participate in discussions focused on providing improved and more cost-effective service delivery through the use of information technology. The conference, exhibition and Distinction Awards program celebrate the best of breed technology, and best practice leadership in Canadian and international government. The … Read more
MPs have been invited to celebrate the launch of The West Block with Tom Clark. Clark will also be introduced as Global TV’s new chief political correspondent. The show airs Oct. 16 at 12 p.m.
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East and KAIROS present a lecture by renowned Israeli human rights journalist Amira Hass. She will discuss Israeli and Palestinian concerns and the upcoming Palestinian bid for statehood. The event will take place in Montpetit Hall, Room 203, University of Ottawa, 125 University Private. More information is … Read more
Join guest speaker John R. McDougall, President and CEO National Research Council for a Canadian Society of Association Executives Ottawa-Gatineau Education Committee breakfast seminar on “Change Management: Owning Your Own Agenda.” The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street. Call 613-271-1476.
The Canadian Branch of Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie holds its Annual General Meeting. More information is available on the website.
Join host Adrian Harewood and authors Elizabeth Hay, Miriam Toews, and Jane Urquhart for an evening of readings, discussion and delicious nibbles. This event bring readers and writers together for a wonderful evening, while raising funds for cancer research. The event will take place at the Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive. More information … Read more
The Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association holds its Annual General Meeting. More information is available on the website.
Fourteen Canadian firefighters who died in the line of duty will be honoured. The families of these firefighters, almost half of whom were either volunteers or senior officers, and as young as 23, will come together at the 2011 Canadian Firefighters Annual Memorial Ceremony in front of Canada’s Peace Tower on Parliament Hill. Associate Minister … Read more
The Federal Council of the New Democratic Party will meet to determine the rules that will govern the upcoming leadership contest culminating in a leadership convention. Opening remarks will be given by NDP Interim Leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC). The event will take place at the Victoria Ballroom, 2nd floor, Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street. … Read more
Conservative MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, ON) hosts Scott Reid's Apple Distillery Party aimed at promoting value-added artisanal and Canadian products made of apples. The event will take place at the Speaker's Dining Room, Room 216-N, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-947-2277.
