On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will celebrate the completion of an infrastructure project supported through the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. This event will take place at the University of Ottawa STEM Complex, 150 Louis Pasteur Pr. Call 343-291-2849.
The Federation for Humanities and Social Science hosts its Big Thinking Lecture on “Work in a warming world” featuring Carla Lipsig-Mummé, Professor, Work and Labour Studies, York University. This event will take place at Room 200, Sir John A. Macdonald Building, 144 Sussex Dr. Details online.
The Ottawa Japanese Community Association and Library and Archives Canada host a conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement. This event will take place at Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., 2nd floor (Pellan Room). Call 819-994-4589.
Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will take part in a kick-off event to celebrate the launch of National Coaches Week, hosted by The Coaching Association of Canada. This event will take place at ABI Stadium, House of Sport, RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Call 613-235-5000 x 2382.
Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will accompany Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) at the second annual Prime Minister’s Science Fair on Parliament Hill. Close to 40 students between the ages of 10 and 18 who reflect Canada’s diverse STEM talent will present their projects advancing knowledge and innovation related to health … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will take part in a discussion on space exploration with nine Canadian astronauts, moderated by Amber Mac, President of AmberMac Media. Other participants include current Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and former Canadian astronauts Chris Hadfield and Steve MacLean. This event will be held at the University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building, 4th floor, Room 4101, 55 Laurier Ave. … Read more
A coalition of women’s rights and civil society organizations will call on women foreign ministers to champion the critical work of women human rights defenders and women’s movements around the world during the upcoming UN General Assembly. Participants include Razia Sultana, a Rohingya lawyer and human rights advocate and researcher; Rachel Vincent, Director of advocacy and media … Read more
Dairy Farmers of Canada will hold a press conference to voice their concerns related to the NAFTA negotiations as they relate to the dairy sector. President Pierre Lampron and dairy producers from each province will be in attendance and address the media. This event will be held at Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St.
Spirits Canada is launching a national campaign to repeal the automatic annual excise tax increases on spirits, beer and wine, introduced in the 2017 federal budget, impacting local businesses from restaurants, bars, local distillers, etc. Jan Westcott, president & CEO of Spirits Canada will deliver a statement at 12:15 p.m. This event will be held at SOCIAL, 537 … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will make an announcement concerning the safe transportation of dangerous goods by rail that will improve the safety of Canadians living along rail corridors. This event will be held at The Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Dr. Call 613-991-0700.
