Representatives from Canada’s nuclear industry, labour unions, Women in Nuclear Canada, and North American Young Generation in Nuclear will be in meetings on Parliament Hill to discuss this year’s theme, “Our Nuclear Advantage.” Parliamentarians and staff are invited to a reception in the Commonwealth Room (238-S), Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-293-5242.
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada representatives will be speaking with MPs, senators, and staff on the Hill all day, discussing their priorities.
Chaudière Falls and the Islands, Akikodjiwan, have been a sacred meeting place for Indigenous nations for millennia. This is the location where the Creator placed the first sacred pipe known as Akikpautik. In honour of Akikpautik and Akikodjiwan, Free the Falls hosts a panel discussion on “Reconciliation: Remembering Creator’s First Sacred Pipe.” Algonquin practitioner Albert Dumont, Algonquin … Read more
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien will sign copies of his new book, My Stories, My Times, in the the Drawing Room of the Chateau Laurier. Details online. And then at 6 p.m., an invitation-only reception will take place to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Chrétien Liberals’ 1993 election win. Several current and former Liberal MPs and … Read more
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce funding that will benefit English- and French-language minority community media and the next generation of media professionals. This event will take place in the Foyer of the House of Commons, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 819-994-9101.
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz will host a group of students and teachers at an event marking the release of Money and Monetary Policy in Canada—an online educational resource authored by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education in close collaboration with the Bank of Canada. This event will take place at the Bank of … Read more
Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will attend Carefor’s Feast of Fields fundraiser in support of individuals living with dementia in Ottawa. Joly will deliver opening remarks and speak about the economic significance of culinary tourism. This event will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110, Laurier Ave. W. Call 343-998-5328.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will attend the Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s Annual Public Meeting to announce funding for clean technology projects that benefit Canada’s environment and support middle-class jobs. This event will be held at the Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave. Call 343-291-2849.
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) will make a funding announcement to support women in leadership. This event will be held at the Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St. Call 819-420-7044.
Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) will host the 10th annual Percival Price Symposium from October 13-14. This year’s theme, “Renaissance Carillon,” will have participants look to the Peace Tower Carillon’s future rather than reflect upon its past. The symposium will feature a recital by guest artist Wylie Crawford, past president of the World … Read more
