John Richards of Simon Fraser University will discuss “The Unbalanced Discourse on Aboriginal Policy” at a meeting of the Ottawa Economics Association. This event will take place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
The 2011 Public Policy Conference will be centered around the theme of "Engineering a Better Ontario." The conference is presented by the Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy. Topics of discussion will include Policy Challenges of the Green Energy Act and Infrastructure in Deficit-Cutting World. Guest speakers will include President and CEO, Canada Foundation … Read more
Communist Party Leader Miguel Figueroa will hold a public meeting, along with local party candidate for Ottawa-Centre, ON, Stuart Ryan, to present the Communist Party’s platform. The public meeting will take place at the McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy Street. Call 613-882-7108.
The National Capital Branch of Citizen and Immigration Canada will present an international policy conference on Iran in Context of Regional and Global Implications. Panelists will include Ramin Jahanbegloo from the University of Toronto and Trita Parsi from the National American Council. This event will take place in International Ballroom C of the Hotel Delta … Read more
Maclean’s columnists Andrew Coyne, Paul Wells, John Geddes and Aaron Wherry will share their insights on the 2011 Federal Election and what to expect afterwards. The discussion will then continue with expert political observers who will talk about the impact the outcome of the election will have on Canadians. The discussion will be moderated by … Read more
The Embassy of Poland invites you to an evening dedicated to the celebration of the Beatification of John Paul II. The evening will begin with a mass with Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, and Apostolic Nuncio Designate Reverend Pedro Lopez Quintana. The mass will then be followed by a performance of the Bach Ottawa Choir. This event … Read more
Guest speaker Thomas Juneau from Carleton University will discuss “Yemen: On the Brink for How Long?” This event is presented by Carleton University's Centre for Defence Studies and will take place in room 2017 of the Dunton Tower, 1125 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-520-2600 ext. 6671.
The National Capital Commission will hold a public consultation regarding the use of electric bikes and other electric-powered vehicles on the pathways and parkways managed by the NCC. The first consultation will take place on May 3 at the Best Western Hotel Best Western Hotel, 131 Laurier Street in Gatineau, QC. The second consultation will … Read more
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Ottawa Chapter will present The Evolution of Fundraising, its 15th Annual Fundraising Day Conference, with guest speaker ultra-marathoner Ray Zahab. This event will take place at the Hampton Inn Conference Centre. More information is available online.
Indian economist Sunil Mani will give a public lecture on Innovation and Growth in China and India. Mani will speak about the relationship existing between new knowledge and economic growth within these countries. The event will take place at IDRC in W. David Hopper Room A, 150 Kent Street on the 8th floor. Call 613-696-2101.
