The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC) has scheduled a news conference to release details of their letter to the Prime Minister that urges the implementation of a national Pharmacare program. The press conference will take place in Room 130-S, Centre Block on Parliament Hill. Call 613-277-6296.
The Centre for Science in the Public Interest hosts its national conference “Championing Public Health Nutrition 2010,” which will explore leading edge developments in nutrition science and policy. The conference will be held at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Visit www.cspinet.org/canada/.
The Canadian Co-operative Association and the Conseil canadien de la coopération et de la mutualité will hold a joint Parliamentary Reception to celebrate the co-operative and credit union sector in the Booth Building. Call 613-238-6711 ext. 248.
The National Aboriginal Health Organization is hosting a CIHR Café Scientifique “First Nations, Inuit and Métis Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Safety in Health Research" at the NAC. Visit www.naho.ca/cafescientifique.
The Government Relations Institute of Canada is hosting a wine and cheese networking event with special guest U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson at the Rideau Club. Call 613-745-8598.
CPAC hosts an evening of food, fun and rock ‘n’ Roll in the East Block Courtyard on Parliament Hill. Call 613-364-1186.
Please join family and friends of Mario Lague as they gather to share stories and memories of him in Room 200, West Block on Parliament Hill. RSVP to OLO@parl.gc.ca.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals presents Breakfast for Success at the Hampton Inn. Visit http://www.afpnet.org/.
The National Capital Branch of the CIC and The Conference of Defence Associations Institute present guest speakers Paul Chapin and L Gen (ret) Michel Maisonneuve. They will discuss “NATO and Canada: Do They Have a Future Together?” at the Sheraton Hotel. Visit http://cicottawasept212010.eventbrite.com/.
Join Laurier Club donors at a special members-only gathering with Liberal House Leader Ralph Goodale at Ogilvie-Renault Boardroom. Must pre-register. Visit www.liberal.ca.
