The conference "Promoting Democracy: What Role for Emerging Powers?" will examine what role the democratic emerging powers can play in promoting democracy beyond their own borders. It is co-organized by the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa, the German Development Institute and the International Development Research Centre. Presented by the German Development Institute, … Read more
Guest speaker Mark Jaccard will discuss “Climate Change-Canada’s Contribution to a Global Tragedy of the Commons” at the Ottawa Economics Association Luncheon. The event will take place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and the Centre for International Policy Study at the University of Ottawa present a talk with Louise Arbour, International Crisis Group, Brussels, who will discuss “Doctrines Adrift? Are Justice, the Responsibility to Protect and Peacekeeping Missions Contributing to Peace?” The event will take place in room 4007, Social … Read more
The Canadian International Council National Capital Region presents Politics at the Pub on preventing nuclear terrorism. The Nuclear Security Summit 2014 will be discussed with Dutch Nuclear Security Summit Sherpa Piet de Klerk and the Canadian Sherpa Team, moderated by Carleton University professor Trevor Findlay. The event will take place at Hooley’s Pub at 292 Elgin Street. More … Read more
The University of Ottawa’s Samuleson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest (CIPPIC) and the Competition Bureau of Canada are co-hosting a workshop on “Online Advertising in Canada: A Workshop on Emerging Business, Consumer and Regulatory Issues.” The event will take place in room 4007, 120 University Private, Faculty of Social Sciences Building, University of Ottawa. … Read more
Author and journalist Don Newman will speak to the Canadian Club of Otttawa. Newman will launch his new book titled: Welcome to the Broadcast. The event will be held in the Adam Room, Fairmont Chateau Laurier. More information is available online.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will both lace up their running shoes for AdoptWalk 2013, a five-kilometre walk along the Ottawa River, in Britannia Park, Ottawa. AdoptWalk raises money to help the Adoption Council of Canada create awareness about the 30 000 children and youth in foster care across the country who … Read more
The Embassy of Uruguay in Canada will hold their vernissage for the Art Exhibition "AUTUMN". This represents the work of Daniel Tomasini, Uruguayan artist. The artist will be present at this event. The event will be held at Saint Brigid's Centre, 310 Saint Patrick Street. Works will be on display from the 8 to the … Read more
Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orleans, Ont.) will join officials from the City of Ottawa and the Tree Canada Foundation in a tree-planting event as part of National Tree Day and National Forest Week. The event will be held at Vincent Massey Park. Call 613-996-2007.
The final book in Maude Barlow’s Blue trilogy, Blue Future: Protecting Water for People and the Planet Forever is a powerful, penetrating, and timely look at the global water crisis — and what we can do to prevent it. Barlow will be speaking at events from coast to coast in a series of book launches … Read more
