The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue presents a talk on “CETA: The Never Ending Story?” The event will be held at Robertson Hall, Senate Room, 6th Floor, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. More information is available online.
The Rideau Institute and the Ottawa Peace Festival present a talk with William Hartung, Center for International Policy, New York, on “Prophets of War: Unmasking the Defence Lobby.” The event will be held at the Councillor Lounge, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. West. Call 613-565-9449 x 21.
The Economic Club of Canada presents the release of a report entitled Paradox Lost: Explaining Canada’s Research Strength and Innovation Weakness with Peter Nicholson, former president and CEO, Council of Canadians Academies. The event will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. More information is available online.
The Ottawa International Writers Festival presents a reading and an on-stage conversation with Wayne Johnston. Hosted by CBC’s Adrian Harewood. The event will be held at the Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. More information is available online.
The Free Thinking Film Society presents a screening of School’s Out, followed by the presentation of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) new 2013 Campus Freedom Index. It will be introduced by John Carpay, JCCF. The event will be held at Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St. More information is available online.
Sparks Street’s take on the original outdoor beer and food festival Oktoberfest will be held. Tapping kegs from eight of Ottawa’s best micro brewers and be serving authentic Bavarian fare. More information is available online.
Advancing Social Change is the theme for The Power of the Arts National Forum. Canadians from across the country converge on Ottawa for a conference on improving the quality of life in communities through the arts. Co-hosted by the Michaëlle Jean Foundation and Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the forum will mobilize … Read more
Former Liberal leadership candidate David Bertshi, along with former ambassador to the UN Paul Heinbecker will discuss Canada’s Role in the World. The event will be held at Sawa Sushi, 250 Centrum Blvd. More information is available online.
With Canada’s upcoming address to the UN, 17 leading Canadian foreign policy experts, including Lloyd Axworthy and Robert Fowler will give a talk on “The United Nations and Canada: What Canada has done and should be doing at the UN,” at a press conference. The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Press Room, … Read more
NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) will comment on the government’s record on the environment and discuss NDP proposals to restore Canada’s reputation as an environmental leader. The event will be held at the National Press Theatre. Call 613-408-1642.
