The Ottawa Peace Council is organizing a rally to peaceful demonstrate against the Canada-Saudi arms deal. The rally will start at Global Affairs Canada, 125 Sussex Dr. and proceed to the embassies of Saudi Arabia and the United States. Dress warmly. Details online.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) will take part in a discussion on “Data and Democracy: How Do We Keep Elections Free and Fair” hosted by thePANEL. Other participants include Hamish Marshall, National Campaign Manager, Conservative Party of Canada; Marlene Floyd, National Director, Corporate Affairs, Microsoft; and Fen Osler Hampson, Distinguished … Read more
Carleton University hosts its Ambassador Speaker Series on “Mexico in North America: What Lies Ahead” featuring Mexico’s Ambassador to Canada, Dionisio Perez Jacome. This event will take place in the Senate Board Room, 6th Floor, Robertson Hall (room 608), Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Details online.
Governor General Julie Payette will invest two Companions, 15 Officers and 24 Members into the Order of Canada. This event will take place at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr. Call 613-993-2569.
Military PTSD Expert Consultant Dr. Celeste Thirlwell MD, will hold a press conference to share her conviction about the efficiency of medical cannabis for the veteran community. She will also share her experience of the inefficiency of Veterans Affairs in helping the veteran community and their families, and of the political incoherence preventing her from helping her patients. … Read more
As part of Via Rail Canada’s 40th anniversary celebrations, Parliamentarians and their staff are invited to join members of Via Rail’s board of directors and the corporation’s executives at a reception. This event will take place at the Lantern Pavilion, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. RSVP viarailcanada@viarail.ca.
As part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Advocacy Days and Board of Directors meeting from November 20-22, Vicki-May Hamm, president of the FCM, invites all Parliamentarians and their staff to an invitation-only reception. The event will take place in the Drawing Room, Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St.
The Chicken Farmers of Canada host an invitation-only industry showcase for Parliamentarians and their staff. This event will take place in Room 330,180 Wellington St. Contact lkennedy@chicken.ca.
The Canadian Medical Association hosts its second annual reception on the Hill. Join Canadian physicians for a night of jazz music, food and conversation. This event will take place in the O’Born Room, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. RSVP: grassroots@cma.ca.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will deliver the fall economic update in the House of Commons.
