New Democrats will hold a press conference to present information showing the government knows that chrysotile asbestos is unsafe. New Democrats will demand the Conservatives stop blocking the addition of asbestos to the Rotterdam Convention’s list of harmful products. NDP MPs Romeo Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nuavik—Eeyou, QC), Nathan Cullen (Skeena-Bulkely Valley, BC) and Pat Martin (Winnipeg Centre, … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) will speak and present some awards during the Public Service Award of Excellence ceremony at Hampton Inn Ottawa Conference Centre, 200 Coventry Road. Call 613-957-2666.
Media are invited to attend VIA Rail Canada’s annual public meeting. This forum provides an opportunity to learn more about VIA’s business, to hear the latest financial results and to speak directly with members of the board of directors and senior management team of the crown corporation. The meeting will take place at the VIA … Read more
Media representatives are invited to a briefing session regarding the activities planned on Parliament Hill and other official sites in Canada's Capital Region on July 1, 2011. The briefing session will be held at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-992-6517.
New Democratic Official Languages Critic Yvon Godin (Acadie-Bathurst, NB) will hold a press conference to comment upon the reintroduction of his private members bill requiring Supreme Court judges to understand both official languages. The press conference will take place in the Charles Lynch Room in Parliament's Centre Block. Call 613-295-9228.
A Canada Day CBC Songwriter Circle will be hosted by Hallie Cotnam and will feature performances by Liam Corcoran, Kinnie Star, Daniela Gesundheit and Graham Van Pelt. Songs will be written and sung around the theme of Parks Canada's centennial. This event will take place in Jacques Cartier Park. Call 613-239-5000.
The Canada Day ElectriQ Stage will be located in Jacques Cartier Park and will feature various performances all day. André Thériault will perform traditional folk songs and DJ Adam Shaikh will conclude the night with dance music. Call 613-239-5000.
The Canada Day AcoustiQ Stage will be located in Jacques Cartier Park and will feature various perfomances all day. From percussionists Knox Knox to Miracle Fortress, a psychedelic pop group, this stage will offer something for everyone. Knox Knox, Bill Wallace and guests will also give a drum workshop in the park. Call 613-239-5000.
Jacques Cartier Park will host various events on Canada Day. To celebrate the Centennial of Parks Canada, Viking nomadic shelters will be displayed. Boomer the Beaver will also pose for photos with Canadians and visitors. Professional kite flyers will perform stunts and the International Village will feature music, arts, and a traditional teepee. Call 613-239-5000.
The Major's Hill Park Canada Day evening show will feature music and dance from around the world. The show will include performances from British Columbia's A-slam, Ontario's Rise Ashen and Quebec's Misteur Valaire. Valaire is the winner of the Show of the Year award from the Gala alternatif de la musique independante du Quebec. Call … Read more
