Former prime minister Jean Chrétien will be the feature speaker at a campaign rally for Liberal Party candidate Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) at 255 Richmond Road. Call 416-434-5487.
Today is Remembrance Day. Governor General Julie Payette will take part in the ceremony of remembrance for the men and women who have served in Canada’s military at National War Memorial. Other participants include Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), Chief of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance, a representative of the Speaker of the Senate, members of the Diplomatic Corps, veterans and the … Read more
Bluesky Strategy and and the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy host “The Morning After: Post-Election Breakfast Drop-In.” Stop in on your way to work for some coffee and a quick bite and celebrate – or commiserate – on the election results, the fiscal impact of the winning party’s platform, and all things #elxn43 and #cdnpoli. This event will take place … Read more
The Sixth Estate launches its third season of “Before the Bell: Small Business and International Trade” looking at the intersection of issues facing Canadian small business as they seek to expand into global markets. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
Carleton University’s Faculty of Public Affairs will host an Election Night Party featuring an expert panel sharing thoughts and predictions prior to polls closing. This event will take place on the Second Floor Conference Room 270-274, Residence Commons, Carleton University. Details online. Call 613-265-6613.
The CIC National Capital Branch’s Middle East Study Group hosts a presentation on “Science Diplomacy, With A Focus On The Middle East Region” exploring the use of scientific collaborations to address common problems and to build positive international partnerships for peace and prosperity, featuring Dr. Nicole Arbour from National Research Council Canada. This event will take … Read more
Canada 2020 hosts the “National Forum on Agri-Food: Competing in a New World Order,” part of Canada 2020’s Food Brand Project, a study of a global agri-food system at a crossroads. Speakers include Senator Diane F. Griffin, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry; Alison Redford, former premier of Alberta; Claire Citeau, Executive Director, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance; … Read more
The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts an event “Honouring the Men and Women Who Serve to Protect Democracy.” Veterans of the Second World War, the Korean War, and Canada’s Armed Forces will be interviewed by former journalist David Halton. This event will take place in the Adam Room, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. Details online.
The Group of 78 hosts a luncheon presentation on “Carbon Tax on Trial” featuring Nathalie Chalifour, Associate Professor, Centre for Environmental Law and Global Sustainability, University of Ottawa. This event will take place at Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311-313 Dalhousie St. Details online.
Jennifer Ditchburn, editor-in-chief of Policy Options magazine, will host the last in a series of conversations about the 2019 federal election. This event will take place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Details online.
