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ISSUE 2014-01-31

Issue Date: 
Fri, 2014-01-31 (All day)
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Here is The Lobby Monitor's weekly roundup of stories.

This week The Lobby Monitor reported on new registrations in First Nations issues, NHL pensions, economic development, and more. We also published a Q&A about the politics of Keystone XL and a data analysis showing the top lobbied ministers of 2013. 

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Morning Brief: New registrations, lobbyist movement

MORNING BRIEFING | THE LOBBY MONITOR
Published: Monday, 02/03/2014 12:00 am EST

Day at the Registry: Lax Kw’alaams First Nation hires Earnscliffe

Turkish embassy hires another consultant to work on trade

News | THE LOBBY MONITOR
Published: Friday, 01/31/2014 4:14 pm EST

Mayor Watson to Address OWCC

Event Time: 
Tue, 2014-02-25 (All day)
Location: 
Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont.
Contact: 
www.owcc.ca

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson will speak to members of the OWCC at a luncheon today. Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 25

Tony Clement to Address C.D. Howe Institute

Event Time: 
Fri, 2014-02-14 12:00 - 13:30
Location: 
C.D. Howe Institute, 67 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont.
Contact: 
www.cdhowe.org

Treasury Board President Tony Clement will address members of the C.D. Howe Institute at a luncheon. $45 members, $89 guests. 

Competitive Edge: Launch of Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2014

Event Time: 
Tue, 2014-02-11 08:00 - 14:40
Location: 
Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont.
Contact: 
www.chamber.ca

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce presents the launch of Competitive Edge: The Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness in 2014. The luncheon keynote speaker is Deepak Chopra, President and CEO, Canada Post. He will discuss “Canada Post’s transformative journey to redefine its role in the new economy.” 

Economic Action Plan 2014

Event Time: 
Tue, 2014-02-11 16:00
Location: 
Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont.
Contact: 
www.fin.gc.ca

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will table the Economic Action Plan 2014 in the House of Commons today. Media lock-up (9:30 a.m.); embargo lifted (4 p.m.)

Drones, Morality and International Law

Event Time: 
Thu, 2014-02-06 15:00
Location: 
Social Sciences Bldg., 120 University St., Room 4004, Ottawa, Ont.
Contact: 
cips.uottawa.ca

CIPS at the University of Ottawa presents a talk on “Drones, Morality and International Law,” with David Luban, Georgetown University.

Panel: Globalization and Food Sovereignty

Event Time: 
Thu, 2014-02-06 14:30 - 16:00
Location: 
A602 Loeb Bldg., 1125 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont.
Contact: 
www.carleton.ca

The Department of Political Science at Carleton University presents a panel discussion on “Globalization and Food Sovereignty: Global and Local Change in the New Politics of Food.” Panellists include Peter Andrée, Carleton University. This is a free event. 

Canadian Video Game Industry Showcase

Event Time: 
Tue, 2014-02-04 17:30 - 20:00
Location: 
Chateau Laurier, Drawing Room, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont.
Contact: 
RSVP to jmacleod@theesa.ca

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) hosts its annual industry show case for Parliamentarians. 

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