The Deficit Reduction Action Plan―Join Treasury Board President Tony Clement for a talk on “The Deficit Reduction Action Plan: Canada’s Approach to Job Creation, Lower Taxes and a Balanced Budget.” Presented by the Canadian Club of Toronto. 7:30 a.m., $65 members; $75 non-members. Dominion Ballroom, Sheraton Centre Hotel, The Sheraton Centre Hotel, 123 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.canadianclub.org
TUESDAY, NOV. 1
From Eskimo to Inuit in 40 Years: The Inuit in Canada Conference―Three days of celebration and study on the occasion of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s 40th anniversary. Help us write Inuit cultural and political development back into Canadian history and chart the next 40 years in the evolving relationship between Inuit and Canada. Until Nov. 3. NAC, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. www.itk.ca
Global Clean Energy Congress―The Global Clean Energy Congress will bring together leading experts from around the world in the field of clean energy technologies and strategies. Keynote speakers include Elyse Allan, CEO GE Canada, who will discuss “Understanding the importance of technology, corporate growth and survival during industry transformations.” Until Nov. 3. Calgary, Alta. www.globalcleanenergycongress.com
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2
The Canada-United States Partnership: Enhancing The North American Innovation Ecosystem―Top American, Canadian political and business leaders will gather for this conference, presented by Canada 2020 and the US Embassy. Speakers and panelists include US Deputy Secretary of State Joseph Nides, Michigan governor Rick Snyder, and Ambassador Gary Doer, with opening remarks by Governor General David Johnston. 7:15 a.m. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.canada2020.ca/innovation
Norwegian Energy Policy: Looking Northwards―The Energy minister of Norway Ola Borten Moe will give a talk on “Norwegian Energy Policy: Looking Northwards.” Presented by CIPS at the University of Ottawa. 10 a.m. Free. Room 12110, Desmarais Bldg., 55 Laurier Ave., Ottawa, Ont. E. Register at contact.emb.ottawa@mfo.no
The Global Financial Crisis―Join guest speaker Professor Akira Kohsaka, Kwansei Gakuin, Hyogo, Japan, for a talk on “The Global Financial Crisis and Financial Linkages in the Asia-Pacific Region.” Presented by the Embassy of Japan and the Centre for Monetary and Financial Economics and the Department of Economics at Carleton University. 6 p.m. Free. Room, 3275 Mackenzie Bldg., Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 613-241-8541 ext. 145 or infocul@ot.mofa.go.jp
CBC Annual Public Meeting―Timothy Casgrain, Chair CBC/Radio-Canada Board of Directors; President and CEO Hubert T. Lacroix; Suzanne Morris, V.P. and CFO will review highlights of 2010-2011 and provide an overview of CBC’s direction for the current fiscal year and the future. To mark the broadcaster’s 75th anniversary, there will be a presentation by foreign correspondents, including Nahlah Ayed, who will discuss the past year’s events on the international front. 4-5:30 p.m. Barney Danson Theatre, 1 Vimy Pl., Ottawa, Ont. Register to apm@cbc.ca
