The Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources will table its report on the status of drilling in Canada following the BP Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico (National Press Theatre). Call 1-877-413-4803.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, will hold a media availability (National Press Theatre). Call 613-992-4621.
Veterans Ombudsman Col. (ret.) Patrick B. Stogran will hold a news conference (National Press Theatre). Call 613-943-7884.
The Canadian Club presents a luncheon talk with Finance minister Jim Flaherty (Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom). Call 819-628-2877.
The Public Policy Forum and the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians are hosting a conference to discuss ways of improving the tenor and tone of debate in Parliament. Many politicians, pundits, public servants and members of the public have lamented the somewhat dysfunctional nature of debate in Parliament, with criticisms directed towards the committee system … Read more
Opera Lyra presents the fantastical tale of the beautiful yet ruthless Princess Turandot and the young suitor who is bewitched by her (53 Elgin St.). Visit www.nac-cna.ca.
The Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association will attend the Meeting of the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region.
Guest speaker John von Heyking will discuss "The Persistence of Civil Religion in Modern Canada." Presented by the Cardus Centre for Cultural Renewal (Rideau Club). Register at www.cardus.ca.
The Press Gallery Dinner will be held on Parliament Hill. For more information, please call 613-992-4511.
Cherry Pie is a networking event for women in business who mean business (700 Sussex Dr.). Email catherineknows@videotron.ca.
