International 2 Polar Year
British High Commissioner Anthony Cary held a reception at Earnscliffe
on Jan.21 to mark the end of International Polar Year. The event attracted environment-minded guests from the British Council and the Royal
Canadian Geographical Society.
Indian Credentials
The Indian High Commission hosted a reception on Jan. 21 in honour of their new high commissioner having presented
his credentials to Governor General Michaëlle Jean.
Fundraising for Afghanistan
Civil servants from the government's Afghanistan task forces gathered at Foundation on Jan. 15 to raise money for Kandahar schools.
Business with Panama
Scotiabank hosted a reception in Parliament Hill on Jan. 8 for the Panamanian trade delegation, which
was in Ottawa for the third round of free trade negotiations with Canada.
South Sumatra Wedding
The Indonesian Embassy hosted a traditional South Sumatran wedding celebration for the daughter of one of their staff at the embassy on Jan. 11.
Christmas Concert
The Diplomatic Hospitality Group hosted their biggest Christmas concert and lunch ever with 150 women attending on Dec. 12 at Dominion-Chalmers United Church.
MPs vs. EU Diplomats
The Czech Embassy hosted a reception following the first ever MP versus diplomats' hockey game on Sunday, Jan 3. The MPs won 9-2.
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