The Bastarache commission into the nomination of Quebec judges is in the spotlight. To analyze the issue, the Civil Law Section at The University of Ottawa will hold a conference with guest speakers, including Eugénie Brouillet, Laval University, and Jacob Ziegel, University of Toronto (University of Ottawa). Call 613-562-5926.
The theme for this year’s Group of 78 Annual Policy Conference is Security and Human Rights in Canadian Foreign Policy. Panelists include Gar Pardy, Monia Mazigh, and panel topics include international interventions and treatment of Canadians under national security (Cartier Place Suite Hotel). Call 613-230-0860.
Join guest speaker David Rudd, Department of National Defence, for a talk on “Europe’s Arctic Defence Agenda.” Presented by CSDS at Carleton University. Call 613-520-2600 ext. 6671.
Glen Hodgson, Sr. Vice President and Chief Economist of the Conference Board of Canada will discuss “From Crisis Management to Sustainable Growth” at a luncheon meeting of the Ottawa Economics Association (Chateau Laurier). Visit www.cabe.ca.
The Bloc Québécois meets Wednesdays (West Block). Call 613-947-2495.
The federal NDP caucus meets Wednesday mornings (West Block). Call 613-720-6463.
The federal Liberals meet Wednesdays when the House is sitting (Centre Block). Call 613-995-6255.
The federal Conservatives meet Wednesday mornings for their caucus meeting when the House is sitting (Centre Block). Call 613-992-7381.
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East presents Israeli journalist Gideon Levy. He has covered the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – in particular the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank – for more than 20 years (University of Ottawa). Call 613-523-1445.
Join guest speaker Ana Trisic-Babic, Deputy Foreign Minister, Bosnia and Herzegovina for a talk on “NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina.” Part of the CSDS speaker series at Carleton University. Call 613-520-2600 ext. 6671.
