Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will announce support from the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund for climate action by Loblaw. This event will take place at the Loblaws Superstore, Mezzanine, 190 Richmond Rd. Call 819-743-7138.
The Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights will hold a press conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide of the Tutsis in Rwanda. Speakers include Co-Chair of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association Rob Oliphant (Don Valley West, Ont.), Chair of the All-Party Group for the Prevention of Genocide and other Crimes Against Humanity Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale, Ont.), Conservative Foreign … Read more
Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) will preside over the official unveiling of Bart Hanna’s sculpture to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Nunavut as a territory. This event will take place at the West Block, public gallery entrance, 3rd floor, Parliament Hill. Call 613-995-7882.
The University of Ottawa hosts Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan, who will speak on U.S.-Taliban talks. This event will take place in Room FSS 4006, Social Sciences Building, 120 University Priv. Details online.
Marcelo Lu, Chair of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada and President of BASF Canada, and Bob Masterson, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, will hold a press conference regarding their industry’s concerns about the federal government’s proposed Clean Fuel Standard. CIAC believes Canada should support a carbon policy that recognizes … Read more
On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will announce support for energy efficiency and climate change adaptation projects. This event will take place at Carleton University, Richcraft Hall, Atrium, 9376 University Dr. Call 343-292-6100.
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.) will make an announcement about how the Government of Canada is continuing to grow the middle class and helping those working hard to join it by providing more support to low-income workers. This event will be held at 55 ByWard … Read more
Pollster and social values researcher Michael Adams, and journalist David Moscrop will take part in a discussion on “Defending Democracy” hosted by the Ottawa International Writers Festival. This event will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Details online.
The co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking will announce the launch of legislation to prevent forced labour in supply chains. Other participants include Nicole Barrett, Director, International Justice and Human Rights Clinic, University of British Columbia. This event will take place at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St. Call 613-996-1783.
National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) and Liberal Senator Joseph Day will join NATO Association President Robert Baines and Lt. Col Steve MacBeth at a reception celebrating the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty. Embassy representatives from over 25 countries, NATO as well as NATO allied; civil society leaders; youth groups and leaders in … Read more
