Government House Leader John Baird (Ottawa West—Nepean, ON) will make an announcement regarding the Harper Government's commitment to strengthening innovation and business competitiveness at the University of Ottawa Bioscience Complex. Call 613-943-7599.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) will speak to youth on the importance of remembrance at two events on Remembrance Day at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Call 613-992-7468.
Food Banks Canada will release the findings of its HungerCount 2010 study in Room 130-S, Centre Block on Parliament Hill. Call 416-203-9241 ext. 28.
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations hosts its annual Homecoming on the Hill reception on Parliament Hill. Email events@casa.ca.
Citizenship Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) will speak at a special citizenship ceremony in honour of Veterans's Week at the Canadian War Museum. Call 613-952-1650.
Governor General David Johnston will host a luncheon at Rideau Hall to pay tribute to this year’s National Silver Cross Mother, Mabel Girouard. Call 613-998-7280.
Independent Jewish Voices will hold press conference at Room 130-S in Centre Block, releasing a video to the media and Members of Parliament which challenges what they say is the Harper government’s mounting attacks on free speech. Call 613-314-2805.
There will be a demonstration at Parliament Hill in support of injured soldiers, veterans, RCMP officers and their families. Call 905-357-3306.
Governor General David Johnston will deliver remarks during the opening reception of the Ottawa Conference on Combating Antisemitism at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Call 613-993-8158.
The media is invited to a press conference on the release of a letter from all members of the Subcommittee on International Human Rights calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) to make representations to the Chinese President Hu Jintao regarding the release of Chinese prisoners of conscience Liu Xiaobo and Gao Zhisheng … Read more
