Senior economist and scientific advisor at Sciences-Po Centre for Economic Research, Paris, Eloi Laurent will discuss his book Social-écologie. The discussion will then be followed by a wine and cheese reception. The event is presented by Sustainable Prosperity and will take place in Room 12102 of the University of Ottawa's Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue … Read more
Liberal candidate for Ottawa South, ON, David McGuinty will hold a media availability to respond to the Conservative platform. The event will take place near the East Door of Centre Block on Parliament Hill. Call 613-783-8888.
The Broadcast Consortium will hold the Leaders’ Debates in French. Executives from CBC, CTV, and Shaw Media (Global and TVA) say they’re following their journalistic principles, and only including leaders who are represented in the House of Commons. The debates have been the focus of much controversy recently since Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was … Read more
This event is part of the Writers Festival. Author Tim Flannery will be present to discuss Here on Earth: A Natural History of Our Planet. The evening will also be hosted by CBC's Lucy van Oldenbarneveld. The event will take place at the Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street. More information is available online.
The Broadcast Consortium will host the federal election Leaders’ Debates. Executives from CBC, CTV, and Shaw Media (Global and TVA) said they are following journalistic principles by only including leaders who are represented in the House of Commons. The debates have been the focus of much political controversy since Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was … Read more
The University of Ottawa's Centre for International Policy Studies and Carleton University's Centre for European Studies will present a half-day conference on the economics, business and politics of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement . The conference will be chaired by Geranda Notten, assistant professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs of … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will participate in a candlelight ceremony to pay tribute to the 94th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The overnight ceremony, which includes more than 125 students from across the country, will take place at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square. Call 613-998-7280.
The National Agriculture Leaders will host a debate to discuss trade, business risk management, environmental sustainability and food safety issues to name a few. The debate will take place in the Drawing Room of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
The Department of National Defence will hold a press conference to present an update on Op Mobile and Canadian Forces deployment to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolutions. The conference will take place in Conference Room D of the National Defence Headquarters, 101 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-996-2353.
Governor General David Johnston will present recognitions to four groups of young scouts aged 12 to 17. Johnston will also recognize 39 adult volunteers and benefactors of Scouts Canada. The ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall. Call 613-998-7280.
