Carleton University’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement will host an election primer for diplomats. Through a presentation and panel, guests will be offered practical information on what to look for in the final days of the 2019 federal election. This event will take place in the second floor conference rooms and atrium, Richcraft Hall, Carleton University. Call 613-520-2600, … Read more
Carleton University’s Faculty of Public Affairs will host the Informing Migration Policy: International Experience and Evidence conference. The event will bring together experts from universities, government and non-governmental organizations to examine issues related to the politics and policy of migration. This event will take place in the second floor conference rooms, Richcraft Hall, Carleton University. Call 613-520-2600, ext. 8718.
The Canadian Health Food Association will be releasing their submission to Health Canada’s recent Cannabis Health Products consultation, and providing an update on their election campaign that has so far resulted in one political party committing to permit CBD in natural health products. This event will take place at West Block, Room 135-B, Parliament Hill. … Read more
The Ottawa Economics Association hosts a 2019/2020 Economic Outlook, featuring Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist of the Conference Board of Canada, who will explore a variety of economic questions, including what might we expect from the government spending post-election. This event will take place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Details online.
The Canadian Debate Production Partnership will announce the themes and formats of the upcoming federal leaders’ debates. Representatives from the six political parties participating in both debates will take part in a draw to determine the speaking order and stage position of the leaders. This event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 150 … Read more
Liberal Candidate Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) will make an announcement concerning the elimination of single-use plastics from federal government buildings. She will be joined by Liberal candidate Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.). This event will take place at the Remic Rapids Park off of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. Call 416-434-5487.
Washington State Biochemist Martin Pall will talk about the serious health harms caused by exposure to radio-frequency radiation from WiFi, cell towers, cell phones, cordless phones, smart meters and 5G. This event will take place at the Woodroffe United Church Banquet Hall, 1000 Byron Ave. Call (613) 297-6042.
Policy Options presents the second in a series of breakfast conversations on emerging policy themes in the 2019 federal election campaign. Jennifer Ditchburn, editor-in-chief of Policy Options, will moderate the discussion on “Media coverage and the campaign online” featuring Paul Adams, associate professor of journalism at Carleton University; Shree Paradkar, Toronto Star columnist; and Taylor Owen, associate professor at McGill University’s Max Bell School … Read more
Policy Options presents the first event in a series of breakfast conversations on emerging policy themes in the 2019 federal election campaign. Jennifer Ditchburn, editor-in-chief of Policy Options, will moderate the discussion featuring Mike De Souza, investigative producer with Global News; Tasha Kheiriddin, current-affairs commentator and founder of Ellipsum Communications; and Jennifer Robson, former political advisor now associate professor at Carleton … Read more
The Girls in Politics Initiative hosts “Camp United Nations for Girls Ottawa 2019,” a political leadership program that introduces girls ages 8-17 to international politics and the work of the United Nations. This event will take place at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St. Details online.
