Environics Institute and the University of Ottawa present a half-day conference “Canadian Public Opinion and the Policy Agenda: Are Canadian Values and Priorities Becoming More Conservative?” at the University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building. Call 613-230-5089.
Michele McKenzie of the Canadian Tourism Commission will discuss “The High Stakes Business of Global Tourism: The World’s Fastest Growing Sector" at the Sheraton Hotel. Visit www.ottawachamber.ca.
The Canadian Conference of the Arts presents the third installment of its cultural forum series “Thinking Culture" in the Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa. Visit www.ccarts.ca.
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty will address the Ottawa business community and give a 2011 economic update at the Westin Hotel. Pre-registration required. Visit www.ottawachamber.ca.
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society (University of Ottawa) presents a talk with Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart on "Making Privacy Protection More Effective for Canadians" at the Desmarais Building at the University of Ottawa. Email techlaw@uottawa.ca.
Governor General David Johnston will visit the Ottawa Food Bank where he will address its member agency representatives, board of directors, staff and volunteers during their annual general meeting. Call 613-998-0287.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, ON) will attend a meet-and-greet hosted by Anita Vandenbeld, Liberal Candidate for Ottawa West—Nepean at the Carlingwood Family Restaurant. Call 613-355-0773.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, ON), accompanied by Ottawa-area Liberal candidates, will launch the 20/11 Tour on Parliament Hill and take questions from the media. Call 613-355-0773.
Chair of the National Infrastructure Summit and Mayor of Regina Pat Fiacco, will host a press conference in Room 130-S, Centre Block, on Parliament Hill to launch the first National Infrastructure Summit and discuss the outlook for Canada's infrastructure in the lead-up to the 2011 federal budget. Call 613-907-6395.
Government House Leader John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON), on behalf of Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON), will tour MDS Aero Support Corporation at 1220 Old Innes Road. Call 613-943-250.
