Deputy Commissioner Line Carbonneau and the RCMP National Missing Children Services will hold a news conference to mark National Missing Children's Day. Dr. Parry Aftab and Allan McCullough will also be recognized for their work as child safety advocates. The conference will take place at the RCMP Musical Ride Centre, 1 Sandridge Road. Call 613-993-2999.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Jody Williams, Shirin Ebadi, and Mairead Maguire will join experts and survivors to release a new report examining the issue of sexual violence during armed conflict, and to discuss ways that Canada and the international community can address these crimes. The report launch and panel discussion will take place in the … Read more
New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) will meet with his newly formed Caucus prior to the next session of Parliament, which is set to commence on June 2, 2011. The Caucus meeting will take place in the Railway Room, D-253 of Parliament's Centre Block. Call 613-996-5848.
The newly formed New Democratic Party of Canada Caucus will gather in Ottawa prior to the next session of Parliament that is set to commence on June 2, 2011. NDP Party Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) will address his Caucus prior to the meeting in room 237-C of Centre Block. Call 613-996-5848.
Secretary General of Amnesty International Alex Neve will hold a media advisory to encourage Canada to put increased pressure on Syria for human rights. Canadian citizens who have been victims of human rights violations in Syria will be present to share their stories. This advisory will take place in the Charles Lynch Theatre, 130 S … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Director of Communications Dimitri Soudas will hold a briefing to discuss Harper's role in the upcoming G8 Summit in France on May 26-27, 2011. Soudas will also make comments on Harper's visit to Greece. The briefing will take place in the National Press Building, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-960-7519.
The 2011 World Development Report on Conflict, Security and Development will feature a round table discussion with Co-director of WDR 2011, World Bank, Nigel Roberts and expert commentators from the University of Ottawa. This discussion will take place at the University of Ottawa in the Residential Complex, 90 University, Lounge 140. More information is available … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) will celebrate Parks Canada's centennial and accept, on behalf of the Canadian people, a prestigious international award at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, Laurier Room, 1 Rideau Street. Call 819-994-3023.
Media are invited to attend a brief update on Canadian Forces Operations-Op Mobile in Libya in Conference Room D, National Defence Headquarters, 101 Colonel By Drive. Call 1-877-974-0448.
Newly elected MPs have been invited to an Administrative Orientation session organized by the House of Commons Administration. This session will review the responsibilities of Members of the House of Commons, including the management of public funds and resources, their role as employers and guidelines on how to set up both their Ottawa and Constituency … Read more
