Federated Press presents a conference "3rd Essentials of Lobbying" at Novotel Ottawa. This conference will offer attendees the chance to learn from top veteran lobbyists, gain insights on developing lobbying strategies tailored to the federal government and much more. Call 1-800-363-0722 ext. 221.
The Public Policy Forum presents a breakfast roundtable “Continental Divide: Canadian and U.S. Views on Energy and Climate Change" at the Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites. Visit www.ppforum.ca.
Prof. Errol P. Mendes, University of Ottawa will discuss his new book Peace and Justice at the International Criminal Court: A Court of Last Resort" at the University of Ottawa. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca.
A panel discussion “Women, Canada and the World: Is Canada Failing?” will be held. Panelists include Rieky Stuart, McLeod Group and Sandeep Prasad, Action Canada for Population and Development. Presented in part by CIPS and Embassy Magazine at the University of Ottawa. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca.
Guest speaker Ronnie Lipschutz, University of California, will discuss “Democracy, Economy, Environment: The Ecology of Crisis and the Crisis of Ecology.” Presented by CIPS at the University of Ottawa. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca.
The Institute of Marriage and Family Canada celebrates five years with a dessert party at the Lord Elgin Hotel. Speakers include National Post columnist Barbara Kay and former cabinet minister Monte Solberg. Email info@imfcanada.org.
Speaker Rajiv Chandresekaran, senior correspondent for the Washington Post gives a talk on “The Longest War: A Journalist’s Front-Line Assessment of America’s Entanglement in Afghanistan.” Presented by CIPS at the University of Ottawa. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca.
Speaker Thomas Bernes, CIGI, will discuss “The Global Economic Crisis and the Crisis for the IMF" at the University of Ottawa. Visit www.cips.uottawa.ca.
Liberal MP Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) will discuss “Canada in the World: International Policy Outlook” at a dinner hosted by the Canadian International Council at the Sheraton Hotel. Call 613-520-3916.
NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) will hold a caucus strategy session ahead of the next parliamentary session. Call 613-720-6463.
