A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader drawing from her personal experiences, she spoke about the power to end the discrimination that people with mental illness and addictions face everyday. Dr. Catherine Zahn "We Are All Mentally ill" In order to make this change, she urged the audience to do thee things: "Discover the truth, Discuss it openly and Demand attention to this critical issue." WOMAN of … [Read more...]
Champions of Mental Health Awards Gala – May 6 ( Ottawa, Can )
May 3, 2013 by
Their Excellencies to Attend Champions of Mental Health Awards Gala OTTAWA — Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will attend the Champions of Mental Health Awards Gala, on Monday, May 6, 2013, at 7 p.m., at the Fairmont Château Laurier (Ballroom), in Ottawa. “On the occasion of Mental Health Week, let’s come together as Canadians to break down the stigmas associated with this widespread health issue and to … [Read more...]
PMO – Celebrating ‘Eid’ on November 23 in Canada!
November 23, 2011 by
PMO - Canada celebrating Eid ... Public events for November 23, 2011 EID: Eid al-Adha is celebrated in Muslim communities throughout Canada around the 10th to the 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah (or Dhul Hijja). It is a time marked by special prayers and many Muslims gather for special prayer services. Many people also visit family and friends, exchange greetings and gifts, and make donations to the poor and needy. Eid al-Adha is also a time for … [Read more...]
Governor General to Celebrate Canada’s Top Natural Sciences and Engineering Researchers
February 10, 2011 by
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Awards Governor General to Celebrate Canada’s Top Natural Sciences and Engineering Researchers February 10, 2011 OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present a series of ; Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Awards a ceremony at Rideau Hall, Monday, February 14, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. On this occasion, His Excellency will deliver a speech on … [Read more...]
PMO(Canada) – January 11, 2011: Celebrating John A. MacDonald Day!
January 11, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Sir John A. Macdonald January 11, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement in recognition of Sir John A. Macdonald Day: “Today, Canadians celebrate the lasting legacy of our first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. “A principal architect of Confederation and of Canada’s Constitution, Sir John A. Macdonald was instrumental in laying the foundation of the Canada we know today, … [Read more...]
HUMAN RIGHTS (Canada) – Ottawa Police Profiling before Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
January 5, 2011 by
Ottawa Police Profiling before Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Ottawa Police will appear before the Human Rights Tribunal Tuesday, January 11, 2011 to address complaints of gender & racial profiling, in Cook v. Ottawa Police TR-0775-09. Stacey Bonds Late in 2010, Ottawa Police were forced to release video recordings showing Ottawa Police assaulting a black female, Stacey Bonds who was stripped and beaten by Ottawa Police; and an aboriginal man Terry Delay, being kicked by Ottawa … [Read more...]
