Sustainable Development Technology Canada, an arm's-length, not-for-profit organization created by the Government of Canada to support the development and demonstration of Canadian clean technologies, will hold its 2011 Annual Public Meeting at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Room 205. More information is available online.
The Ottawa Economics Association Luncheon will host a debate on foreign investment in strategic industries with Lawson Hunter of Stikeman Elliot, Gilles Paquet of the University of Ottawa, and former Industry Canada Senior ADM Andrei Sulzenko in the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
Award-winning composer and dancer Jacques Poulin Denis will present his first solo work entitled Target of God. The dance will be presented at part of the Canada Dance Festival at the National Arts Centre's Studio, 53 Elgin Street. Call 613-947-7000.
Eminent Canadian foreign and defence policy historians David Bercuson and Jack Granatstein, and political scientist Denis Stairs will have a conversation on "Canada’s International Role: Learning From The Past and Looking Into The Future" in the Penthouse of the Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street. Call 613-520-3915.
Party Under the Stars is an evening event in support of the Canadian Forces currently serving in Afghanistan. All proceeds will go to Canadian Forces bases for the purchase of electronic or recreational equipment. The MC will be Conservative Senator Mike Duffy and other hosts are Defence Minister Peter MacKay and NDP MP Jack Harris, … Read more
McGill University associate economics professor Christopher Ragan will speak at a GRIC networking luncheon on "A Complex Collection of Economic Challenges." This presentation describes four long-run economic challenges for Canada, including the fiscal implications of population aging, the likely effects of climate-change policies, the need for a serious productivity agenda, and the case for Canada … Read more
The 27th annual World Partnership Walk will support international development initiatives supported by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada in the areas of health, education, rural development and strengthening community-based organizations. The walk will begin in Major's Hill Park. More information is available online.
JH5 is proud to present Don Kelly and Friends, an evening of comedy, culture, and more! Join the host of APTN’s Fish Out of Water as he brings together the funniest comics in the business, along with Métis Jigging, Traditional First Nations Dance, and Inuit Throat Singing. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit … Read more
Former president of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, International Human Rights Lecture Series Mary Robinson will discuss Climate Justice: Human Rights and Climate Change. This event is co-sponsored by CIPS, HRREC and GSPIA, and will take place in the University of Ottawa's Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East in Room 4101 . … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association hosts the Sustainable Electricity Awards and a Parliamentary reception recognizing excellence and innovation in the electricity sector, including the CEA's Sustainability Company of the Year award and Journalist of the Year award at the National Press Club Building. RSVP to rsvp@electricity.ca.
