“These students are part of a profession,” the Governor General said. “Professions are loosely defined but, in my view, professionals are on the leading edge of those fundamental values that are most important to a country. They have a specialized body of knowledge that can’t simply be picked up a how-to-book or by watching people operate for a day or two, it requires intensive study and careful consideration and teaching from the great mentors of the profession.”

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Canada’s first-ever ‘Women in Social Business Forum’ is happening on Mon. May 6th in Ottawa at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

There is a great line-up of outstanding female speakers from the social finance sector including the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

Speaking on the theme Why Women Should LEAD in the Social Business Sector  will be

• Barb McInnes, CEO Community Foundation of Ottawa
• Nancy Neamtan, CEO Chantier de l’economie sociale
• Tessa Hebb, Director Careleton Centre fro Community Innovation

with Opening Remarks from Jane Duchshcer, VP of retail banking,Ontario North and East Region, TD Bank Group

The full Forum includes Lunch, Workshops and a Business Fair

Tickets are $75 for the luncheon or $125 for the full Forum which includes lunch, afternoon workshops, free parking and a complimentary guided tour of the Museum. For a limited time, the Women in Leadership foundation is offering a 50% discount for students and recent graduates. The student promo code is OttawaWIL13.

To register, please click on the URL: http://ottawawomeninsocialbusiness.eventbrite.com/

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All faculty and students who are conducting northern research at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa are invited to attend this annual student-run conference. While those engaged in northern research are given preference, additional seating may available for those with a general interest in northern research if space permits.

Award winning photographer Michelle Valberg (http://www.michellevalberg.com/) will be delivering the keynote address, followed by presentations from students in wide-ranging disciplines including anthropology, biology, earth science, geography, and public policy. More information, including a complete schedule and listing of abstracts is available at the OCSNRS website (http://www3.carleton.ca/northernresearch/OCSNRS_schedule.html).

There is no charge for the OCSNRS, but space is limited so an RSVP is required. Please advise Marcus Phillips (MarcusPhillips@cmail.carleton.ca) before noon on Tuesday, March 5th if you wish to attend.

Thank you on behalf of the 2013 OCSNRS committee (http://www.carleton.ca/northernresearch/OCSNRS.html),

Marcus Phillips

To officially launch Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE), an initiative that aims to strengthen Canadian communities through action and research on the best practices of community-campus partnerships, an expert panel has been assembled to examine the roots of our food challenges.  You are invited to attend the launch and listen to panelists propose policy and budget measures to effectively and boldly address help for Canadians who are going hungry.

Join us for a compelling look at the issues and opportunities before us. Add to our thinking. Share your views. We’ll carry your message with us to communities, and community foundations, across Canada.

Community Foundations of Canada President and CEO Ian Bird will be on hand to share a short video and present the findings of Canada’s Vital Signs 2012.

Please register if you wish to attend.

• When: October 02, 2012
• Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location:
  2017 Dunton Tower
• Intended Audience: Anyone
• Email contact: sppa_events@carleton.ca

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ANNUAL CAPPA RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Carleton University
May 28 and 29 2012

The Canadian Association for Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) is pleased to announce its first annual Research Conference in Public Policy and Public Management, to be held at Carleton University, Ottawa.
This year’s conference, led by leading researchers and scholars, will focus on the following themes: Politicization of the Public Service; public administration of health care; management in provinces, municipalities and the North; public policy and First Nations peoples; changing face of policy making and approaches; policy networks and stakeholder engagement; innovations in public policy and management; and, emerging techniques in teaching public policy.
For more information on the CAPPA Research Conference 2012 and to register, please visit the CAPPA website at www.cappa.ca.

ACPAP CONFÉRENCE ANNUELLE DE RECHERCHE EN POLITIQUES PUBLIQUES ET GESTION PUBLIQUE
Université de Carleton, Ottawa
28 et 29 mai, 2012

L’Association canadienne des programmes en administration publique (ACPAP) a le plaisir d’annoncer l’organisation de la première Conférence annuelle de Recherche en politiques publiques et en gestion publique, à l’Université de Carleton, Ottawa.
La conférence sera menée par les chercheurs et érudits éminents sur les sujet suivants : La politisation de la fonction publique ; l’administration de services de santé ; la gestion dans les provinces, municipalités et le Nord ; politiques publiques et les membres des Premières Nations ; l’évolution et démarches relatives à l’élaboration des politiques; réseaux en politiques publiques et l’engagement des clients ; l’innovation dans politiques et gestion

publiques ; et, de nouvelles techniques dans la pédagogie de politiques publiques.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la Conférence de Recherche 2012 d’ACPAP et pour s’inscrire, veuillez visiter le site web à www.ACPAP.ca.

CAPPA Conference 2012