Guest speaker Martin Wolf, The Financial Times of London, fresh from the IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington, D.C., will provide his perspective on global economic issues. Presented by Canada 2020 and TD Bank Group. The event will take place at the National Gallery of Canada, Great Hall, 380 Sussex Drive. More information is available … Read more
The Group of 78 presents their Annual Policy Conference "The Growing Struggle Between Democracy and Global Economic Freedom." Tony Clarke of the Polaris Institute will deliver the keynote address "The World Economy: Who's Really in Charge? The Crisis of Global Economic Governance", and Tony Burman, formerly of Al Jazeera, will discuss "The Economic Roots of … Read more
MRIA Ottawa is convening a forum of leading public opinion research professionals who tracked the pulse of public opinion during the 2011 federal election campaign. Speakers include Frank L. Graves, Ekos Research, and Douglas Anderson, Harris Decima Inc. The event will take place at Le Salon, National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street. More information is … Read more
Carleton’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement is pleased to announce details of its Orientation for Newly-Elected Members of Parliament. Following wide consultation, the orientation was developed with the official support of the Conservative, New Democratic and Liberal parties. This two-day dynamic orientation combines briefings and tours, including Rideau Hall and the Supreme Court of … Read more
Interim Leader of the Official Opposition Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) will be reacting to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, AB) comments to the Conservative caucus. The event will take place at the National Press Theatre. Call 613-720-6463.
A unique opportunity to enjoy breakfast with Mayor Jim Watson and hear from business and community leaders about issues critical to Ottawa. Presented by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place at Jean Pigott Hall, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. More information is available on the website.
Voter participation, youth engagement and e-democracy are some of the issues that will be examined by a panel of Canada’s leading experts on citizen engagement. Panelists at “Perspectives and Strategies for Democratic Engagement in Canada” will share their experiences and viewpoints on some of the innovations and challenges that are shaping democratic engagement in Canada. … Read more
EDC invites the public to attend its Fifth Annual Public Meeting to hear presentations on its performance, financial position, corporate social responsibility activities and future plans. The event will take place at 151 O’Connor Street, 2nd floor. More information is available the website.
Join the Inuit community and friends for an “Inuit Embrace Life” event to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. President of the National Inuit Youth Council Jennifer Watkins will lead the event, along with National Aboriginal role models Martin Lougheed and Heidi Langille. President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Mary Simon is scheduled to speak and Inuit … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) will address his National Caucus in the House of Commons, 237C Reading Room, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-957-5555.
