NDP Environment Critic Linda Duncan and NDP MP Dennis Bevington will hold a press conference to highlight the Conservatives failure to initiate a full review of Canada’s unconventional oil and gas development and to propose some solutions (National Press Theatre). Call 613-720-6400.
Parliamentarians, experts and dignitaries around the world will meet to discuss anti-Semitism and how to combat it. Visit http://www.antisem.org/.
The Association of Progressive Muslims of Canada hosts its 16th annual Parliament Hill Dinner. House Speaker Peter Milliken is the keynote speaker and recipient of the APMC 2010 Award. Call 613-230-8084.
A debate for the mayoral candidates for the October 25th municipal election will be held tonight. Presented by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce (2451 Riverside Dr.). Visit www.ottawachamber.ca.
Guest speaker Juan Enriquez will discuss “From the Knowledge Economy to the Bio-Economy: Catching Canada’s Future. Presented by the Economic Club of Canada (Chateau Laurier Hotel). Visit www.economicclub.ca.
In tandem with the 2010 Green Party convention happening in Toronto this weekend, the Young Greens of Canada are getting together for a summit on activism. Call 613-24-8921.
New Democrat Leader Jack Layton will hold a press conference to discuss the potential sale of Potash Corp. and the impact of foreign takeovers of Canadian corporations (National Press Theatre). Call 613-850-3448.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon will launch the Statement on Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy at a media availability (National Press Theatre). Call 613-995-1851.
President of the Treasury Board of Canada Stockwell Day and Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Naomi Yamamoto will make an announcement on infrastructure (Old Capilano Bridge).
MP Martha Hall Findlay will hold a press conference (National Press Theatre). Call 613-992-4964
