The Public Policy Forum presents a conference “Canada’s Aging Workforce: A National Conference on Maximizing Employment Opportunities for Mature Workers” at the Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites. For more information visit www.ppforum.ca.
Rita Celli, of the CBC, will be the MC for an annual fundraising dinner for the CANHAVE Children's Centre at Cathedral Hall, 420 Sparks St. Call 613-565-6214.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will greet the Governor General Designate, David Johnston. He will be joined by his wife, Laureen Harper; Sharon Johnston; and Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate. The meeting will take place at the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill. Call 613-957-5555.
The Council of Canadians holds its AGM and celebrates its 25th anniversary of speaking out for social justice by building people power at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Call 613-795-8685.
Please join guest speaker Mike Molloy, former ambassador to Jordan for a talk on “The Status of Jerusalem in the Middle East Peace Process" at the Naval Officers’ Mess, HCMS Bytown, 78 Lisgar St. Email kurt.jensen@sympatico.ca.
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce presents a breakfast with Ken Campbell, President & CEO Wind Mobile in the Rideau Room at the Sheraton Hotel. Visit www.ottawachamber.ca.
The Library of Parliament Seminar Program presents a seminar “Afghanistan: Where do we go from here?” Panelists include Dr. Mark Sedra, CIGI and it will be moderated by Gerald Schmitz at the National Press Building. For more information visit www.parl.gc.ca.
Dr. Catherine Middleton, of Ryerson University will discuss “From Canada 2.0 to a Digital Nation” at the Parliamentary Restaurant in Centre Block. Call 613-238-6112 ext. 210.
Join Dr. Keith Martin, chair of the All-Party International Conservation Caucus, and guests for a presentation by the University of Victoria on how the pioneering science and technology of NEPTUNE Canada and VENUS is positioning Canada as a global leader in managing ocean resources and addressing the challenges of ocean change at 131 Queen St. Oct. … Read more
Conservative MPs Joy Smith and Terence Young are hosting a bone marrow donor registry event in coordination with OneMatch and Canadian Blood Services in the Commonwealth Room on Parliament Hill.
