Canada 2020 and the Institute of Corporate Directors host a dinner event on “Business Strategy in Uncertain Times – The Role of the Board of Directors.” Participants include John Hannaford, Deputy Minister of International Trade; Ailish Campbell, Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada; J. Robert S. Prichard, Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Montreal, Chair of … Read more
Famous 5 Ottawa celebrates the award-winning Rosemary Speirs, political journalist, women’s rights activist and founder of Equal Voice. Speakers include journalists Chantal Hébert, Carol Goar and Susan Delacourt. This event will take place at the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel. Details online.
The Ottawa International Writers’ Festival hosts former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki Heyman who will discuss their new book, The Art of Diplomacy: Strengthening the Canada-U.S. Relationship in Times of Uncertainty. This event will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks St. Details online.
The Economic Club of Canada hosts a discussion on “Is it time to revisit the Canada Health Act?” Participants include Kevin Page, President and CEO, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa; Colleen M. Flood, professor, University of Ottawa, University Research Chair in Health Law and Policy; Antonia Maioni, Dean, Faculty … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette will officially welcome Reuven Rivlin, President of Israel, who will deliver remarks. The two will hold a meeting at 10:15 a.m. (local time), followed by a ceremonial tree planting at 10:45 a.m. A state dinner will take place at 6:45 p.m. These events will take place at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr. Call 613-668-1929.
Climate Justice Ottawa is planning a rally to demand real climate action from Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) while she hosts a public town hall event. A rally is being organized to begin before the town hall and will continue throughout the town hall, with interventions being planned inside as well. This event will … Read more
The Senate’s Open Caucus hosts a discussion on “Vaccination: We know what the problem is; what are the solutions?” Panellists include Canada Research Chair’s Timothy Caulfield; Dalhousie University’s Dr. Noni MacDonald; Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam; The Globe and Mail‘s André Picard; and the University of Toronto’s Dr. Anna Banerji. This event will take place at 1 Wellington … Read more
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) hosts the popular Movie Nights on the Hill, showcasing the Ottawa premiere of Edge of the Knife, the first full-length feature film in the Haida language (subtitles in English and French). A moderated discussion will follow the screening with the film’s directors Gwaai Endenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown, executive producer Zacharias Kunuk, and Diane Brown, … Read more
The Canadian Journalism Foundation’s J-Talks presents “The Fight for Truth: Political Journalism in 2019.” CPAC’s Alison Smith will moderate a discussion featuring CBC Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos; The Globe and Mail’s Sarah Kendzior. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
Earnscliffe Strategy Group hosts its annual Women on the Hill reception. Celebrate building a diverse, gender-balanced working world alongside women in politics, government, media, business, academia, labour, diplomacy, and civil society. This event will take place at in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Wellington St. Register online.
