NDP MPs will speak to the media ahead of the meeting of the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. NDP industry critic Chris Charlton (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.) forced this meeting to ensure Canadian consumers are treated fairly in the wireless spectrum auction. The event will be held in the Centre Block, Entrance of … Read more
NDP finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) will hold a press conference to expose a tax hike imposed by government. The event will be held at the National Press Theater. Call 613-617-0148.
Governor General David Johnston will receive the credentials of three ambassadors. The event will be held at Rideau Hall. More information is available online. Call 613-998-7280.
The Ceremonial Guard will perform the final Changing of the Guard ceremony at Parliament Hill at 10 a.m. This will be one of the Guard's largest parades of the 2013 season, consisting of over 400 soldiers and musicians. At approximately 10:40 a.m. the parade will leave Parliament Hill for the last time this year, stopping … Read more
Colonel Tim Grubb will transfer command of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group to colonel Rob Delaney in an official ceremony at Connaught Range. Vice-admiral Bruce Donaldson, vice chief of the Defence Staff, will preside over the ceremony, which will be attended by several senior officials from National Defence and law enforcement agencies. The event … Read more
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce presents The Mayor’s Breakfast with guest speaker Elyse Allan, president and CEO GE Canada. The event will be held at Jean Piggot Hall, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. West. More information is available online.
The Ottawa Economics Association luncheon event with speakers Vijay Jog, Carleton University and Michael Worlfson of the University of Ottawa, will be held. The topic: The Great Pension Debate: Are Canadians saving Enough for Retirement? Should the CPP be Expanded, will be discussed. The event will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau … Read more
The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk on “A Decade of Health-Care Reform: A Fix for a Generation,” with Dr. Jack Kitts, Health Council of Canada. The event will be held at the The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr. More information is available online.
The Economic Club of Canada presents a conference exploring how cleantech enhances Canada’s major economic sectors. The event will be held at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent St. More information is available online. Call 613-369-4363.
The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk with John Manley, president and CEO, Canadian Council of Chief Executives. The event will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More information is available online.
