The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada hosts its annual Parliament Hill reception. Hosted by Senator Joseph A. Day, the event is an opportunity to have informal discussions with IP professionals and government officials about IP issues. The reception will also feature displays from young participants of regional science fairs. Contact: Christine Sévigny at 613-234-0516 or csevigny@ipic.ca
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CMA Canada and CIPFA host the Fifth Annual Award of Excellence for Comptrollership in the Public Sector. The event honours outstanding contributions in financial management or comptrollership. May 8, 5:30 p.m., reception, 6:45 p.m., dinner and awards, $120. Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. www.comptrollershipaward.com