The Economic Club of Canada presents the launch of The 2013 Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances: Emerging Economies: The Changing Landscape in Foreign Aid, Giving and Investment with Dr. Carol C. Adelman, Hudson Institute and an introduction by Jean Lebel, International Development Research Centre. The event will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, … Read more
The University of Ottawa presents its Public Sector Career Fair, an opportunity to Connect with dozens of employers from the public sector all in one place. The event will be held at the University Centre, Concourse, 85 University Pr. Contact: davidrw@uOttawa.ca.
The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk on “Can We Rescue Democracy from Politics?” with Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). More information is available online.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and Canadian Network for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (CAN-MNCH) – in partnership with Micronutrient Initiative – is launching the inaugural event of the five-part series, which showcases research from the renowned medical journal The Lancet. This research highlights how new evidence and recommendations can deliver better results for maternal … Read more
The Faculty of Public Affairs at Carleton University presents guest speaker James K. Bartleman, Ontario’s 27th lieutenant governor, 2002-2007. He will discuss “Aboriginal Canadians: The Struggle to be Seen as Human.” The event will be held in the River Building, Room RB 2220, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By. Dr. More information is available online.
Author Andrew Griffith launches his book Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism. The event will be held at the Three Brewers, 240 Sparks St. Contact: agriffith232@gmail.com.
The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Global Forum presents an invitation-only event with Domenico Lombardi, CIGI’s Global Economy Program. The event will be held at the Rideau Lounge, 99 Bank St., 15th Floor. More information is available online.
The Canada-China Friendship Society and Carleton University present “China’s Search for New Sources of Growth: China’s Innovation Driven Development and the Implications for Canada” with Dr. Wang Qiming, science counsellor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canada, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, University of Ottawa. The event will be held at Library and … Read more
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) announced a special public lecture series with Marc Ellison, co-hosted with AKFC’s partners in five Canadian cities. Drawing on his experiences with former child soldiers in Uganda, he will reflect on what it takes to navigate a foreign landscape – and how to bring a meaningful story home to Canadians. … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will deliver an address at a luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa at the Fairmont Château Laurier. The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is a community-based organization that calls its members to volunteer and make a difference. With 170 members from the private, public and voluntary sectors, the Kiwanis Club … Read more
