Event Location: Ottawa

Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, in collaboration with the Canadian War Museum, will host the second annual Peter Stursberg Foreign Correspondents Lecture – Documenting  War: Journalists and Storytelling from Conflict Zones delivered by Janine di Giovanni. The lecture will draw on di Giovanni’s experience as a journalist who has reported widely on war, conflict and its aftermath for more than … Read more

The Co-Chairs of the Raoul Wallenberg All-Party Parliamentary Caucus for Human Rights will host a Press Conference following the Caucus gathering. This event will be held in the Charles Lynch room, Centre Block. Call 514-735-8778.

The Official Language Minority Communities Liberal Caucus will host a press conference where it will address recent statements made by Denise Bombardier regarding Francophone communities outside Quebec. Liberal MPs Darrell Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, N.S.), Caucus Chair, René Arseneault (Madawaska–Restigouche, N.B.) and other caucus members will be on hand to discuss the realities on the ground for minority francophone … Read more

Carleton University’s Department of History will host a lecture on “Good Intentions, Bad Archaeology: The uses and abuses of Canadian archaeology against Indigenous people” presented by Kisha Supernant, University of Alberta. This event will be held in Room 2017, Dunton Tower, Carleton University. Call 613-520-2600 x 8718.

Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld (Ottawa West–Nepean, Ont.) will attend the launch of Families Canada’s Science to Practice project, in partnership with the Center of Excellence on Early Childhood Development and with funding from Employment and Social Development Canada. She will attend the event on behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.). The event will be held at … Read more

Governor General Julie Payette will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at the Canadian War Museum. She will bestow the honour on 1 Commander, 14 Officers and 55 Members. This event will be held at 1 Vimy Pl. Call 613-993-2569.

Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) is expected to deliver remarks at the two-day Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference. This event will take place at the Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Dr. Call 613-235-5000 x 2382. Details online.

Governor General Julie Payette will present honours to over 40 Canadians in celebration of their exceptional achievements. This event will take place at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr. Call 613-993-2569.

Following his 10-day visit to Canada, Dainius Pūras, UN Special Rapporteur on physical and mental health, will hold a press conference. The government invited Pūras to look at moves to achieve the right to physical and mental health, including progress made and challenges remaining. He will present a comprehensive report to the UN Human Rights Council in … Read more

Korean Ambassador to Canada Maeng-ho Shin; Brig.-Gen. Stephen Kelsey, Chief of Staff Army Strategy; and soldiers from the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the Royal 22e Régiment will take part in the Imjin Hockey Classic, an annual event that commemorates the role Canadians played in the Korean War. This event will take place at the TD Place Arena, … Read more