Iran, the US and the Regional Crisis

Knox Presbyterian Church 120 Lisgar St., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian will talk about bilateral complexities of Iran & the US, and will also shed light on the regional issues, different views and the way forward for fostering a sustainable peace and security.

$5.00 – $20.00

How To Stop Corporate Tax Dodging

East India Company Pub & Eatery, Ottawa 210 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON, Canada

In the wake of the Panama and Paradise Papers scandals, revealing global tax evasion on a massive scale, and increasing evidence of tax avoidance by the world's largest corporations, Dennis Howlett will talk about whether such practices can be stopped, and how.

$5 – $30.00

How can Canada regain its reputation as a world leader on caring and safe communities?

Palais Imperial Restaurant 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canada has failed to demonstrate leadership in crime prevention. Compared to other G7 countries than the USA, Canada has a rate of homicide double their average and the homicide rate for Indigenous People is seven times that of non-Indigenous. Overseas, rapid increases in aid expenditures on policing, poorly trained and paid, is still common and not matched by equivalent targeted social investments.

$5 – $30.00