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Governor General to address Canadian Forces
Governor General Michaëlle Jean will speak at a parade by the Canadian Forces at the Canadian War Museum. Call 613-998-0287.
Event Location: Ottawa
Governor General speech at Parliament
Governor General Michaëlle Jean will speak at a farewell reception hosted by the Senate and the House of Commons on Parliament Hill. Call 613-998-0287.
Press conference on opposition to radioactive waste shipment
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold a press conference in Room 130-S in Centre Block to explain its opposition to Bruce Power’s plans to ship 1600 tonnes of radioactive waste through the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River to Sweden. Call 514-839-7214.
Technical briefing on the installation of the Governor General
Canadian Heritage will provide a technical briefing at the National Press Theatre on the installation of Canada's new Governor General, David Johnston. Call 819-994-9101.
One Laptop Per Child Canada program launch
The Belinda Stronach Foundation and other partners will launch the One Laptop Per Child Canada program at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Call 416-955-4574.
Press conference on war resisters bill
Liberal MP Gerard Kennedy will host a press conference in Room 130-S in Centre Block to explain his private member's bill C-440, which would allow American war resisters to stay in Canada. Call 613-762-8542.
Information Commissioner talks during Right to Know Week
Canada's new Information Commissioner, Suzanne Legault, will speak during two panel discussions at the Canadian War Museum about her vision and the challenges she will face with her new position. Call 613-943-4368.
Discussion on Canada’s immigration and refugee policies
The Centre for Immigration Policy Reform will host a press conference in Room 130-S in Centre Block to provide data and analysis on Canada's immigration and refugee policies. Call 613-828-7085.
Reopening of National Capital Commission’s Greenhouses at Rideau Hall
Governor General Michaëlle Jean will speak at Rideau Hall for the re-opening of the National Capital Commission greenhouses. Call 613-998-0287.
Walking the Talk: Human Rights Abroad
MP Peter Julian is hosting a conference entitled Walking the Talk: Human Rights Abroad. The aim of this conference is to have a focused dialogue on international violations of human and environmental rights and related corporate practices, and to demonstrate the importance of providing the legislative options supported by Mr. Julian’s Private Member’s Bill, C-354, in specific … Read more