The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada hosts a breakfast event, “USMCA, U.S. elections and next steps for U.S.-Canada Trade,” featuring Neil Herrington, Senior Vice President, Americas at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. Details online.
The Federation for Humanities and Social Science hosts its Big Thinking Lecture on “The social implications of emerging technologies: Are the most important questions the least studied?” Panelists include Jaigris Hodson, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University; Eric Meslin, President and CEO, Council of Canadian Academies; and Dominic Martin, Professor of Ethics, École des … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette invites trick-or-treaters to Rideau Hall. This year, the Halloween-themed miniature village will be invaded by creatures from outer space. Learn about space exploration by participating in educational demonstrations led by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Take photos in our decorated photo booth and with the many extraterrestrial characters roaming the site … Read more
As part of their Day on the Hill 2018, the Canadian Association of Radiologists invites MPs and senators to a reception celebrating the value of radiology in health care. Innovative Cardiac Imaging demonstrations will be presented by IBM Watson Health and GE Healthcare. This event will take place in the Commonwealth Room, 238-S. RSVP: 613-241-6000.
Colleges and Institutes Canada hosts a two-day symposium on “Accelerating Innovation through Applied Research.” Today’s participants include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations) Andrew Leslie (Ottawa-Orleans, Ont.), Senator Diane Bellemare, Liberal MP Dan Ruimy (Pitt Meadows – Maple Ridge, B.C.), Conservative MP Dan Albas (Central Okanagan – Smilikameen – Nicola, B.C.) and NDP MP Brian Masse … Read more
The One Country, One Market Conference brings together some of Canada’s top economists, constitutional scholars, industry representatives, and politicians to discuss the future of free trade within Canada. Speakers include former Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter, former Conservative Cabinet minsiter James Moore, the National Post‘s Andrew Coyne, and former Parliament Now editor Asha Hingorani, now Director of Government and … Read more
The Ottawa International Writers Festival hosts former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien who will discuss his new book, My Stories, My Times, featuring many behind-the-scenes stories from a long, distinguished, and colourful career. This event will take place at Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Details online.
The Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications hosts a two-day conference: “Canadian Communications Policy and Legislation: Time for a Review.” Speakers include Catherine Tait, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada; Michael O’Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; and Ian Scott, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. This event will take place at the Shaw … Read more
iPolitics Live and the Canadian Association of Optometrists host a panel discussion, “Get Eye Wise,” on the impact of undiagnosed vision problems on learning and development, and why Canadian health care policy needs to start with good vision. Journalist Catherine Clark will moderate a discussion featuring Dr. Lee Ford-Jones, a clinical researcher at the Hospital for Sick Children and … Read more
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business hosts a parliamentary reception on “Supply Chains, Supply Change.” Be a part of growing the $100-billion Indigenous economy. This event will take place at the Métropolitan Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr. RSVP: sgene@ccab.com.
