Mark Carney to Address Canadian Club

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak to members of the Canadian Club of Ottawa on "Canada in a Multi-Polar World" at a luncheon in the Trillium Room of the Ottawa Convention Centre. Visit www.canadianclubottawa.ca.

Ottawa Solar Power Fair

The 1,000 Solar Power Rooftops Network presents the first ever Ottawa Solar Power Fair. Meet with solar power suppliers and installers, attend presentations on topics such as Investing in Solar Power 101 and visit solar sites around the city or sign up for the solar bus tour at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. … Read more

Liberty’s Trial: War and the Health of Democracy

Join guest speaker Ron Krebbs, University of Minnesota. He will discuss “Liberty’s Trial: War and the Health of Democracy” in Room 3120, Desmaris Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca. 

The Response of Middle Powers to China’s Rise

Join guest speakers Andrew O’Neil, Griffith University, Australia, and James Manicom, Balsillie School of International Affairs. They will discuss “The Response of Middle Powers to China’s Rise" in Room 3120, Desmaris Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca.

Inside the Prime Minister’s Office

The Canadian Study of Parliament Group is holding its annual spring seminar entitled “Inside the Prime Minister’s Office.” The seminar will focus on the role of senior prime ministerial staff and better understanding their roles in the Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street. Visit www.studyparliament.ca. 

Cyberspace and War: 2011 through the Prism of 1911

David Betz, King’s College London, will discuss “Cyberspace and War: 2011 through the Prism of 1911” in Dunton Tower, Room 2017, Carleton Universit, 1125 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-520-2600 ext. 6671. 

Legitimating the Security Council

Join guest speaker Jennifer Welsh, Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict. She will discuss “Legimating the Security Council" in Room 3120, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Avenue East. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca.

The Fourth Stage of the Arab-Israel Conflict

Guest speaker Alan Dowty, Notre Dame University, will discuss “the Fourth Stage of the Arab-Israel Conflict” in Alumni Boardroom, 617 Robertson Hall, Carelton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive. Call 613-520-3600 ext. 6671. 

Human Resources announcement

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) will mark the first anniversary of Canada ratifying the United Nations Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the Ottawa Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 1826 Woodward Drive. Call 819-994-2482.