Liberal MP Will Amos (Pontiac, Que.) will take part in a luncheon panel on “The UN Global Pact for the Environment: Implications for Canada?” hosted by the University of Ottawa. Other participants include Lisa Gue with the David Suzuki Fondation, and Yann Aguila, an expert on the Pact and state councilor in France. This event will take … Read more
The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity will hold a press conference concerning Bill C-75, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, which is currently before the House of Commons’ Justice and Human Rights Committee. Participants include NDP Justice Critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, … Read more
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at brings the Pathway to Peace campaign to Parliament Hill, discussing nine points to achieving world peace, including the elimination of weapons profiteering, the need for nuclear disarmament, and rejecting extremism. A number of Canadian politicians have endorced this campaign and will be in attendance. The event will take place in The Commonwealth Room 238S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 647-786-5806. … Read more
The President of Namibia, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to discuss issues including economic growth, climate change, gender equality and world peace. Geingob will also meet with International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) as well as attend a business roundtable and a ceremony at the Peacekeeping … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations) Andrew Leslie (Ottawa-Orleans, Ont.) and Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) will take part in Carleton University’s annual Orientation for Newly Arrived Diplomats, featuring features expert discussions on Canada’s parliamentary system, diplomatic access points, public opinion trends, media and other sources of influence. This … Read more
The Partnership Group for Science and Engineering hosts the Bacon and Eggheads breakfast. Today’s presentation is on “How Did that Chemical from My TV End Up in Me and and Arctic Fish?” featuring Miriam Diamond, University of Toronto. This event will take place in Room 100, Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Details online.
The National Capital Region of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada presents an evening of networking, refreshments, and stimulating discussion with members and friends of IPAC-NCR. Christiane Fox, deputy minister of intergovernmental affairs and youth for the Privy Council Office, will be the evening’s guest speaker. She will share her reflections on IPAC-NCR’s theme for the … Read more
In celebration of Global Biotech Week, Canada’s national Centre for Drug Research and Development and BIOTECanada are hosting an invitation-only evening with futurist Juan Enriquez, titled Catching the Future, exploring the growing links between the government’s policy direction, the social imperative of addressing global challenges, and the economic opportunity for Canada. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister … Read more
The Office of the Information Commissioner hosts a panel discussion: “The Right of Access: A Right for All” on the importance of access. Caroline Maynard, the information commissioner of Canada, will moderate the discussion. This event will take place at the Académie De-La-Salle, 373 Sussex Dr. Register online.
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association invites all Parliamentarians to its Annual Fall Picnic. Canadian beef along with all the fixings will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will take place in the East Block Courtyard, Parliament Hill. RSVP by email to: rsvp@cattle.ca.
