Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, BC) will hold a press conference in the Charles Lynch Press Theatre, 130-S Centre Block, to address concerns being raised by Canadian scientists, researchers and public servants regarding cuts to public sector staff that have already begun. Call 613-614-4916.
International Cooperation Minister Beverley J. Oda (Durham, ON) will announce the Government of Canada's contribution to projects allowing Canadian aboriginal youth to intern on international development projects around the developing world. Aboriginal youth and NGOs will join Minister Oda for a roundtable prior to the announcement. The announcement will take place in Room 256-C, Centre … Read more
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s 2010 Annual Report to Parliament on the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament. The annual report will highlight the findings of an audit of a major Canadian retailer as well as online privacy issues and some recently completed investigations. The report will … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Stephen Blaney (Lévis–Bellechasse, QC) and Governor General David Johnston will each lay a wreath at a commemorative ceremony to mark National Aboriginal Day, at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, Confederation Park. Call 613-992-7468.
United States Ambassador David Jacobson will host a Fourth of July celebration in Ottawa on the grounds of the Ambassador’s residence, 500 Lisgar Road. This year’s event, entitled 4th of July Celebration Backyard BBQ, will focus on the great American tradition of barbeque and will include a U.S.-Canada grilling competition. Call 613-688-5315.
Governor General David Johnston will attend the RCMP Canadian Sunset Ceremonies featuring the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, at the RCMP stables of the Canadian Police College. Call 613-998-9166.
Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O'Sullivan will address the inaugural graduating class from Algonquin College's Victimology Program. The Program is the first victimology graduate certificate of its kind offered by a Canadian college and uses hands-on and in-field training to teach students more about victim issues in Canada and how to provide direct … Read more
The Department of National Defence will present the stirring military drill and music of the Changing the Guard ceremony, with its pomp and pageantry, on Parliament Hill from 10:00-10:30 am daily. The ceremony is preceded by a brief introduction by Discover the Hill interpreters at 9:45 am. This presentation provides visitors with a better understanding … Read more
"Mosaika: Canada through the eyes of its people" is a free, bilingual show that tells the story of Canada through music, lighting effects and imagery projected onto the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings. The sound and light show on Parliament Hill is a must-see attraction in Canada’s Capital Region and a perfect activity for … Read more
The Women’s Executive Network will present a breakfast event & panel discussion featuring Laura Peck from McLaughlin Media and Julie Van Dusen from CBC as well as Susan Delacourt from the Toronto Star. This event will take place at the Rideau Club. More information is available online.
