NDP interim leader Nycole Turmel will address members of the Canadian Club of Ottawa at a luncheon in the Ballroom of the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
Join guest speaker, author, parliamentarian and diplomat Douglas Roche for a talk on “A World Without Nuclear Weapons.” Presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa, Room 12102, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. More information is available online.
Join guest speaker Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Business and Human Rights (2005-2011) John Ruggie for a talk on “The UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights.” Presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa, Room 12102, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. More information is available … Read more
In the wake of the tragic images emerging from the devastating famine in East Africa, and the thousands of lives that continue to be lost, Mayor Jim Watson is inviting you to this special fund raising event. All embassies residing within Ottawa’s distinguished diplomatic community have been invited to take part in this unique fundraising … Read more
Join guest speaker Jagdish Bhagwati from the Columbia University and Council on Foreign Relations for a talk on “Free Trade Today: The Need for a Reset Button.” This event is presented by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa, Room 12102, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. More information is available … Read more
Michael Ondaatje, winner of the Governor General’s Award, the Giller Prize and the Booker Prize returns with The Cat’s Table, a spellbinding and layered tale about the magical, often forbidden discoveries of childhood and the burdens of earned understanding. Join the Writer's Festival for a taste of the new book and an on-stage conversation hosted … Read more
Join Maher Arar, Alex Neve, and Maureen Webb for "Liberties Lost? Surveillance Since 9/11," a panel discussion on how post-9/11 civil liberties are being eroded with the use of surveillance in Canada and beyond. The event will be moderated by Sherry Aiken, Faculty of Law at Queen’s University. The event will take place at Alumni … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) and Liberal Multiculturalism critic Jim Karygiannis (Scarborough-Agincourt, ON) will hold a press conference with representatives from the Canadian Libyan Council and the Libyan Canadian Medical Association to discuss actions the Canadian government needs to take to help the people of Libya transition to a stable and democratic society. … Read more
The Parliamentary Press Gallery will hold its annual barbecue-mugging (for full-time members only) in the East Block Courtyard (access to the courtyard is on the north side of the building). If it rains, the barbecue will be held in Room 237-C in the Centre Block. Call 613-992-4511.
Minister responsible for Parks Canada Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) will unveil the results from the summer 2011 archaeological expeditions in Canada's Arctic. The event will take place at Parks Canada Ontario Service Centre, 1800 Walkley Road. Call 819-953-8371.
