Ottawa Business Journal

Post-Budget Breakfast 2025
2025-11-05 07:00 - 09:30 (America/Toronto) | National Arts Centre – O’Born Room, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P5W1, Canada
Held the morning after the release of the Federal Budget, join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a detailed analysis of the highly anticipated budget. Hear critical insights into the federal government’s spending priorities and what they mean for businesses. Connect with business and community leaders and be informed on the country’s economic health and what it could mean for you, your business, and our city.
Agenda:
7:15 a.m. – Registration and Networking
7:40 a.m. – Breakfast
7:55 a.m. – Opening Remarks
8:00 a.m. – Federal Budget Overview
8:35 a.m. – Business Impact of the Federal Budget by MNP
8:50 a.m. – Panel Discussion
9:15 a.m. – Closing Remarks

Webinar: Employee Retention that Actually Works
2025-11-04 12:00 - 12:30 | online
Join Michael Curran, president of OBJ, for a candid conversation with Jeff Walker, CEO of CAA North and East Ontario, on how small and medium-sized businesses can keep great people by making benefits usable, visible, and simple to run.
CAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine, based on a review of programs, processes, and employee feedback.
Great workplaces also need great leadership. Jeff is an Excellence Awardee for Canadian HR Champion CEO. In this session, Jeff shares what is working inside CAANEO and how any employer can apply the same playbook.
You will learn:

Why turnover breaks momentum in lean teams
How to create weekly wins with practical employee memberships that staff actually use
How to pair those with a right sized group benefits plan that signals stability to candidates and employees

Jeff will then bring on Andrew Blanchard of Sterling Brokers to cover:

What to buy first
What to add later
How to avoid renewal surprises with light quarterly reviews

Expect plain language, concrete examples, and takeaways you can implement this month.
Who should attend: Owners, operators, and people leaders who want a clear and proven path to higher retention, happier teams, and smarter benefits spend.
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Identity, Responsibility, and Risk: How AI is Changing the Field of Training and Certification
2025-10-30 16:30 - 19:00 | Armada Lounge, 23 York St, Ottawa, K1N 5S7
​Tech Thursday is a weekly event series that connects the boldest builders in Canadian tech—from founders and engineers to investors and policymakers. It’s like a live, in-person podcast meets high-impact networking, designed to spark meaningful collisions, share actionable insights, and grow the ecosystem city by city, coast to coast. Every week we host a panel in Ottawa, always on a different area of the tech and innovation space.
Tech Thursday is thrilled to host a conversation on “How AI is changing the field of Training and Certifications”.
​​AI has already changed the world of certifications. Already, Phoebe the Pug, a 9-year-old canine, is approved to sell alcohol in Ontario, and has passed a defensive driving course through the Alberta Motor Association. How is AI changing how the government and universities test? And how will AI continue to change the landscape? These are questions we’ll cover in this weeks Tech Thursday.
Our speakers are:
​Robert Day, Technical Development and CEO at Cognisense
​Farbod Karimi, Former Acting Dean at Algonquin College
Wendy Wagner, Partner at Gowling WLG

Business After 5: Ottawa Board of Trade
2025-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Ottawa Board of Trade, 275 Slater St, Ottawa, K1P 5H9, Canada
Join the Ottawa Board of Trade at our new office in downtown Ottawa! Don’t miss the October Business After 5 as we bring together business and community leaders for connection, conversation, and collaboration in our brand-new space.
Experience the energy of a modern hub designed to support Ottawa’s thriving business community, while expanding your network, building new relationships, and exploring fresh opportunities. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with peers across industries, and be inspired by the leaders shaping the future of our local economy.
This is more than an open house, it’s a chance to see the next chapter of the Ottawa Board of Trade and to be part of the vibrant business network that drives our city forward.

Soirée Salus 2025
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Embassy of France, 42 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P5, Canada
Soirée Salus, presented by TD, is Ottawa Salus’s signature fundraising event—an unforgettable evening in celebration of supportive housing, hope and the power of community. Hosted at the prestigious French Embassy Residence, this one-of-a-kind event brings together community leaders, Salus supporters, and like-minded individuals who believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
Enjoy an evening of French-inspired food, live music, and exclusive live and silent auction items, all in support of the people at the heart of our mission. Together, we’ll celebrate stories of resilience, recognize community champions, and raise critical funds to support stable housing and integrated mental health services for those who need it most.
✨New addition — This year’s program will also feature the debut of two special honours:
🏆 Salus Community Champion Award, awarded to Eli Tannis
Eli Tannis has transformed lives through his generosity, advocacy, and leadership, including championing the creation of Karen’s Place, a 42-unit supportive housing complex in memory of his beloved sister, Karen Nesrallah. He continues to strengthen Salus through seasonal giving, sponsorships, and meaningful community engagement.

🏆 Salus Changemaker Award, awarded to McDonald Brothers Construction
McDonald Brothers Construction has advanced supportive housing with sustainable, purpose-built projects for veterans, at-risk youth, and older adults with mental health challenges. Their industry leadership is matched by a strong community spirit, giving back and strengthening Ottawa’s culture of care and collaboration.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to Salus, we’d love for you to be part of this special evening. Every ticket purchased helps build a more inclusive, healthier city—one person, one home, one connection at a time.

Mayor's Breakfast with General M.A.J. Carignan
2025-10-14 07:00 - 09:00 | Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J1, Canada
The Mayor’s Breakfast is one of our most popular events, bringing together the region’s top business, community, and political leaders. This monthly event features valuable networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us and stay informed on key issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community.
Agenda:
7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat
9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion
Special Guest: General M.A.J. Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff
A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada in Engineering, General Jennie Carignan was commissioned into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1990.
Since then, she commanded two Combat Engineer Regiments, Royal Military College Saint-Jean and the 2nd Canadian Division, where she led more than 10,000 soldiers and spearheaded crisis operations during the flood relief efforts in the spring of 2019 in Quebec. More recently, she led NATO Mission Iraq from November 2019 to November 2020. General Carignan participated in three previous expeditionary operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Golan Heights, and Afghanistan. From 2021 to 2024, General Carignan was appointed Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture.
Along the way, General Carignan earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Université Laval and a second Master’s degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies. She is also a graduate of the National Security Studies Programme from Canadian Forces College in Toronto and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Huntington University.
General Carignan has been invested as Commander of the Order of Military Merit and is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Cross. She received the prestigious Gloire de l’Escolle medal which recognizes graduates from Université Laval who have distinguished themselves professionally and in service to their communities. She was recently awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Administration from Université Laval.
General Carignan was promoted to her current rank in July 2024 and appointed as Chief of the Defence Staff.
General Carignan is married and is the mother of four children, two of whom proudly serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.

2025 Eastern Ontario Housing Summit
2025-10-08 09:00 - 16:30 | Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, K1K 4C3, Canada
People are moving to Eastern Ontario, and we need to be ready.
Over the next 25 years, Eastern Ontario is projected to experience the fastest population growth in the province.
Spanning from Peterborough to Ottawa, and from Algonquin Provincial Park to the Seaway Valley, the region is expected to grow by 35.2% by 2051 – outpacing even the GTA (22%).
The 2025 Eastern Ontario Housing Summit will explore how to meet this rising demand, even in a challenging market, and ensure a sufficient housing supply for residents today and tomorrow.
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association Eastern Ontario Regional Group consists of 7 HBAs – Cornwall, Haliburton County, Kingston-Frontenac, Lanark-Leeds, Greater Ottawa, Peterborough and the Kawarthas, and Quinte. These HBAs are home to over 800 firms in the residential construction and professional renovation industry.
Last year’s Summit welcomed 325+ attendees from 35+ municipalities across the region – and we hope to see you again this year!

Best Places to Work 2025: Career and Training Expo
2025-10-07 11:30 - 17:30 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9J2
Here comes the biggest and best career and training expo in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
This is a one-stop resource to take your career to the next level.
Meet dozens of the region’s Best Places to Work and hear from experts about hiring trends, the local job market, the future of work and what makes Ottawa and Eastern Ontario the best region in Canada to work, live and play.
Attendance is free with advance registration.
2025 EXPO INFO

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Rogers Centre (55 Colonel By Drive), third floor in Canada Hall 2
Doors open at 1130 am
Doors close at 600 pm
75+ exhibitors
Professional headshots (free, but limited)

WHY ATTEND?

Meet face-to-face with employers from technology, homebuilding, manufacturing, professional services, public sector and more!
Explore education and training opportunities with all of Ottawa’s universities and colleges
Main stage presentations on career trends and the future of work

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Best Places to Work 2025: Employer Summit
2025-10-07 11:30 - 16:00 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9J2
Never before have business executives, managers and HR professionals faced so many talent challenges. Workforces are being disrupted by a convergence of powerful forces.
Hybrid and remote workplaces caused by the pandemic continue, seemingly without end.
Ongoing economic uncertainty makes staffing levels precarious.
The arrival of artificial intelligence promises to forever change the nature of work.
How are business executives, managers and HR professionals supposed to react to these monumental changes?
Here are three strategies:

build your culture to increase employee engagement
harness new technology to your boost productivity
foster resilience to prepare for continued disruption

Those strategies are at the core of the Best Places to Work Employer Summit 2025.
Register your team for an entire day devoted to exploring solutions to these challenges. Hear from award-winning Best Places to Work leaders and crossfunctional experts, engage in discussions with other local organizations and plan for the “Next Era of Work.”
If your people are your organization’s most important asset, invest a day devoted to their future.
BONUS: Register now for the Employer Summit and get complimentary tickets to DistruptHR. See link for more details.
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NetIP 10th Annual Diwali Awards Gala
2025-10-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9J2
The 10th Annual NetIP Diwali Awards Gala, presented by RBC, is taking place at 6pm on October 3rd, 2025 at the same spectacular venue as last year (now known as the Rogers Centre), with food by Joe Thottungal and Thali. The gala is not only a celebration of The Festival of Lights, Diwali, and a chance to honor members of our community but also a dedicated effort to support meaningful causes through our silent auction. All proceeds from the ‘Silent Auction’ will directly benefit The Able2: Support for People with Disabilities, empowers individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives by supporting them with programs, services, and resources.
The Gala promises to immerse over 300 attendees in a culturally enriching experience. We are honored to announce our Honorary Chairs for this year: MP. Yasir Naqvi, former Attorney General of Ontario, and Cuckoo Kochar, President of Phoenix Group, and our Co-Advisors Raj Narula, Founder and CEO of InCa Synergies Ltd., and Devinder Chaudhary, Owner of Aiana Collective & MD CBC Group LLC.
2024 Photographs: https://www.smilesphotography.ca/Events-2024/NETIP-Diwali-awards-Gala-2024
NetIP Canada (erstwhile NetIP Ottawa) is a volunteer driven non-profit organization (No. 1011645-9) committed to advancing South Asian professionals in Canada. Our mission focuses on professional development, community and civic engagement, cultural awareness, and political awareness. We strive to facilitate networking opportunities among Indian and South Asian professionals, amplify the voice of the South Asian community, recognize contributions to Canada, and engage in community activities to uplift the less privileged.

Databells Experience: An immersive art installation
2025-09-25 10:00 - 2025-10-17 15:00 | Salon Des Bananes, 2207 Carling Ave, Ottawa, K2B 7E9
Databells is an immersive experience featuring a quirky and eclectic collection of reclaimed bells (from cowbells, to jingle bells, to doorbells, to giant bells), all interconnected via sophisticated software which makes each bell chime in time to a large variety of statistics. Bells might ring when: “a star is born in our galaxy”, “someone dies due to smoking”, “a ship passes through the Suez canal”, “an Amazon package is delivered”, “Someone in this room just farted”, and so on. This conceptual art piece gently guides the experiencer through a winding path of custom wood tables, all arranged in an experiential statistical symphony.

This special exhibition experience is the first public showcasing of the Databells art installation by Rich Loen. As an immersive experience, it dares to promise intrigue, wonder, whimsy, and a sense of discoverability for you to explore.

Visits must be scheduled through Eventbrite, and will time slots are available from 10am-3pm (Thursday to Sunday) from September 25th to October 17th.
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Databells Debut - Opening Night Vernissage
2025-09-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Salon Des Bananes, 2207 Carling Ave, Ottawa, K2B 7E9
This opening night event is the official debut of the Databells art installation by Rich Loen. As an immersive experience, it dares to promise intrigue, wonder, whimsy, and a sense of discoverability for you to explore. Special to the opening night is a reveal experience that will be uniquely performed only at this vernissage event. As an attendee, you can expect to be part of the unveiling experience, as you are welcomed through the Databells installation. Accompanying this will be a live jazz performance (you’ll have to guess who, because this is a surprise!). There will also be an assortment of catering and drinks for you to enjoy as part of this very unique metropolitan-feeling art experience, right here in Ottawa.
Databells is an immersive experience featuring a quirky and eclectic collection of reclaimed bells (from cowbells, to jingle bells, to doorbells, to giant bells), all interconnected via sophisticated software which makes each bell chime in time to a large variety of statistics. Bells might ring when: “a star is born in our galaxy”, “someone dies due to smoking”, “a ship passes through the Suez canal”, “an Amazon package is delivered”, “Someone in this room just farted”, and so on. This conceptual art piece gently guides the experiencer through a winding path of custom wood tables, all arranged in an experiential statistical symphony.
Tickets are required and can be secured through Eventbrite, or accessed through our website: salondesbananes.com

Mayor’s Breakfast
2025-09-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Ontario
Mayor’s Breakfast – An Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss!
Join us for an inspiring morning with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and an exceptional panel of speakers who will share their experiences and vision on the importance of bilingualism in our community.
Panelists:
Jérôme Miousse – Ottawa Tourism
Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos – Ottawa Film Office
Nathalie Carrier – Vanier BIA
📅 Date: September 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Ottawa City Hall
A unique opportunity to get inspired, expand your network, and connect with engaged leaders!

Ottawa's Best Networking Golf Tournament 2025
2025-08-19 10:30 - 19:30 | GreyHawk Golf Club, 4999 Boundary Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K0A 3H0, Canada
The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated annual golf tournament. This long-running event typically sells out, attracting business and community leaders to network with colleagues, meet new prospects and enjoy a day outdoors.
The tournament will take place at the stunning GreyHawk Golf Club, spanning two 18-hole courses and bring together 240+ golfers. Don’t miss this fun-filled day on the greens!
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Music Festiversary: Live Performances, Pedal & Guitar Expo
2025-08-09 11:00 - 19:30 | Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 Saint Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K4
Come party! Empress Effects is celebrating 20 years of sonic innovation—and you’re invited.
Hosted at Ottawa’s historic and iconic Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, this all-day music and gear event combines a 20th anniversary party, pedal and guitar expo, and live music performances to bring you the world’s first Music Festiversary (“Musexpedal Festiversguitary” didn’t have the same ring to it, but you get the gist).
Meet over 25 pedal and guitar makers from around the world and try out their incredible products in our interactive showroom. Catch live performances by Menno Versteeg (with members of Hollerado), Boyhood, Tyler Larson (Music is Win), True Cuckoo, Ottawa’s own F8-bit, and Andy Pitcher. Every ticket includes tokens to play the Clawmpress—a frickin’ Empress-branded claw machine packed with prizes—and yep, there’s a cozy pub downstairs serving food and drinks all day.
With all this and more, this is the first (and only) Music Festiversary you don’t want to miss.
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Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-07-30 18:00 - 2025-08-16 22:00 | Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Come experience the 28th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, a spectacular celebration of fire, art, and creativity! Taking place every Wednesday and Saturday from July 30 to August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec, this event offers much more than just fireworks. Watch stunning pyro-musical displays over the Ottawa River, set to thrilling musical scores, and enjoy an incredible selection of culinary experiences, immersive art installations, and extraordinary performances.
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Lansdowne Automotive Weekend (Cars & Coffee Ottawa)
2025-07-12 10:00 - 2025-07-13 15:00 | Lansdowne Live, TD Place, 1015 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
Returning July 12–13, the Lansdowne Automotive Weekend (Cars & Coffee Ottawa) is a two-day celebration of collector automobiles and community spirit, set in the heart of Ottawa at Lansdowne Live (TD Place). Since its debut in 2016, the event has grown into a summer staple, drawing thousands of attendees and showcasing a diverse lineup of unique vehicles, all while proudly supporting the OSEG Foundation.
The weekend blends automotive passion with family-friendly programming, interactive vendor activations, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Guests can explore curated vehicle displays, specialty exhibits, and on-site entertainment that reflect the creativity and energy of Ottawa’s car culture and business scene.
With over 10,000 attendees each season, including entrepreneurs, media, and industry leaders it also offers a powerful platform for brands to connect authentically with a highly engaged audience. Through its continued support of the OSEG Foundation, the event helps empower and inspire local youth through sport, mentorship, and opportunity.
*Rain Date: August 23 – 24

"Eh I" Summer Vibe Hackathon (Ottawa - July)
2025-07-05 09:30 - 21:30 | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, K1Y 2C5
Biggest AI / vibe coding hackathon in the region 🇨🇦
​Prize pool: over $5000, in addition to swags, goodies, credits, food and more.
​Sponsored by Windsurf, Tavily, LangChain, Google and more.
​The “Eh I” Summer Vibe Hackathon is your chance to channel that Canadian spark into agentic tools, wild experiments, and maybe even the next startup. Whether you’re from Ottawa, Toronto, Montréal, or beyond, join us on July 5 for a full day of food, hacking, and fun.
​Ship something cool in a day (with the help of AI), and win! Food will be provided.
Agenda (Tentative):

​9:30 Arrive
​10:00 Talks Begin
​11:00 Hacker Lightning Talks
​11:55 Vibe Coding Begins
​12:00 Lunch Served
​5:00 Dinner
​6:30 Demos & Presentations
​9:20 Judging
​9:30 Celebrate winners & adjourn!

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Forty Under 40 Gala
2025-06-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Casino Lac-Leamy, 1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Y6W3, Canada
For over 28 years the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal have been shining a light on young and rising stars in Ottawa’s business community.
On Friday, June 27, join us we recognize the 2025 Forty Under 40 recipients at Ottawa’s biggest and best celebration of young leaders.
These awards are presented to forty up-and-coming business leaders, under the age of 40, who exemplify business accomplishment, professional expertise and community giving.
Attire: Cocktail Chic
Menu: * Please be sure to let us know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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Webinar: Your Contractor Might Be an Employee — Here's Why That Matters
2025-06-26 12:00 - 12:30 | Ontario
Hiring a contractor? Make sure you understand what that really means
In this live broadcast, learn why misclassifying a worker as a contractor—when they’re actually an employee — can expose your business to significant legal and financial liabilities.
Join OBJ and Emond Harnden to hear from employment law expert Zoriana Priadka, who will explain how to properly distinguish between employees, dependent contractors, and independent contractors—and why it matters.
Discover actionable insights to:

Understand the legal test for distinguishing employees, dependent contractors, and independent contractors
Learn how legal entitlements differ for each category of worker
Recognize what can go wrong when a “contractor” turns out to be an employee—and how to avoid costly surprises

Thursday, June 26, 2025 (30-minute session)
Don’t miss this opportunity to make informed decisions, prepare appropriate contracts, and reduce the risk of future disputes. Only registered users will receive the replay link.
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Ottawa Jazz Festival 2025
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-29 | Confederation Park, Elgin St, Ottawa, K1P 5J2
The Ottawa Jazz Festival, established in 1980, is one of Canada’s premier jazz events, renowned for showcasing world-class talent in the heart of the nation’s capital. As it marks its 45th anniversary in 2025, the Festival remains a cherished summer tradition, featuring a diverse array of international and Canadian artists across jazz, blues, soul, and experimental genres. What began as a small local event has evolved into a dynamic celebration of live music, fostering meaningful connections between artists and audiences.
Committed to honouring jazz’s rich history while embracing its ever-evolving future, the Festival continues to push musical boundaries. Join us in Ottawa from June 20 to 29, 2025, for an extraordinary experience of thrilling performances and vibrant programming. Set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Ottawa in Confederation Park, the Festival offers both ticketed and free shows across
multiple venues, creating a truly unforgettable musical journey.
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Ottawa Tech Open
2025-06-17 10:00 - 20:00 | The Marshes Golf Club, 320 Terry Fox Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 3L1, Canada
The 2nd Annual Ottawa Tech Open is a gathering of Ottawa’s tech founders and executives along with those in the ecosystem that support them. All proceeds go to support Ottawa Network for Education. This year’s event will once again be held at Marshes Golf Club, featuring 18 holes of golf, lunch and an evening of networking.

Ottawa Grad Career Fair | Salon des carrières des diplômés d'Ottawa
2025-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, K2G 1W2
Connect with emerging talent at the Ottawa Grad Career Fair!
Looking for ambitious, career-ready talent to join your team? The Ottawa Grad Career Fair is your exclusive opportunity to connect with graduates and early-career alumni from Algonquin College, Carleton University, Collège La Cité, and the University of Ottawa – all in one location!
Benefits of participating: Access a diverse talent pool, streamline your recruitment (saving time and resources), and boost your organization’s visibility to the emerging workforce.
Join local, regional, and national employers in shaping the future of work and meet your next generation of professionals!
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Rencontrez des talents émergents au Salon des carrières des diplômés d’Ottawa!
Vous êtes à la recherche de talents ambitieux et prêts à travailler pour votre équipe? Ne ratez pas le Salon des carrières des diplômés d’Ottawa pour rencontrer – à un même endroit – la relève diplômée ou en début de carrière du Collège Algonquin, de l’Université Carleton, de La Cité et de l’Université d’Ottawa!
Avantages de participer : accès à un bassin diversifié de talents, simplification de votre processus de recrutement (économies de temps et de ressources) et augmentation de la visibilité de votre organisation auprès de la main-d’œuvre émergente.
Façonnez l’avenir du travail en compagnie d’employeurs locaux, régionaux et nationaux, et rencontrez la prochaine génération de professionnelles et professionnels!
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Ottawa Energy Symposium
2025-06-10 08:00 - 13:00 | KPMG, 150 Elgin St, Suite 1800, Ottawa ON, Ottawa
Powering Productivity in Canada’s Capital
Join us for a dynamic event exploring the future of energy in Ottawa! Hear from industry leaders, government officials, and innovators as they discuss what local customers need, the latest developments in energy infrastructure, and how new technologies like solar, storage, and district energy systems are helping our city power up for tomorrow. Discover how local organizations are adapting to the evolving energy landscape and what it means for Ottawa’s business community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the National Capital Region’s sustainable energy future.
Panel topics include:
The Energy Surge: How AI, Real Estate, and Electrification Are Reshaping Demand
– Examines the rapid growth and complexity of energy demand in Ottawa.
– Focuses on how artificial intelligence, smart buildings, electric vehicles, and electrified industries are driving up energy needs.
Breaking Through the Energy Wall: How Infrastructure Investment Unlocks Economic Potential
– Addresses the urgent requirement for modernizing Ottawa’s electricity grid.
– Discusses the importance of infrastructure investment to support economic growth and prevent constraints caused by outdated energy systems.
Powering from the Edges: How Distributed Energy is Reshaping Ottawa’s Grid
– Explores decentralized and scalable energy solutions such as district energy and incorporating local generation to bolster the grid.
– Highlights the role of these solutions in adding flexibility and resilience to Ottawa’s electricity grid.
From Retrofit to Resilience: Tools Driving Ottawa’s Low-Carbon Transition
– Focuses on energy efficiency, retrofits, and digital tools that reduce energy load.
– Emphasizes how these measures support economic productivity and help achieve climate goals through Ottawa’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Topics will collectively cover the transformation of Ottawa’s energy landscape, from rising demand and infrastructure needs to distributed solutions and efficiency tools supporting a resilient, low-carbon economy.
Speakers include:
– Julie Lupinacci, Chief Customer Officer, Hydro Ottawa
– Scott Demark, Partner, Theia Partners
– Geoffrey Frigon, Associate Vice President, Facilities, University of Ottawa
– Geoff Wright, SVP Development, Brookfield Renewable Partners
The full list of speakers and an official program will be confirmed shortly.
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Webinar: Decoding Development: An Overview of Local Land Development
2025-06-09 12:00 - 12:30 | Ontario
It’s construction season. Look anywhere and you’ll see cranes dotting the landscape and construction crews busy at work.
Ever wonder what’s involved in land development?
OBJ and Nelligan Law invite local entrepreneurs and business leaders to a live webinar to help you understand ‒ and possibly profit ‒ the land development process.
Led by Elizabeth Bratton, an Associate Lawyer specializing in municipal law and real estate development, this online session will provide a high-level overview of the planning process in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
Learn about the factors determining development possibilities, the stages involved in obtaining approvals, and the mechanisms for navigating potential roadblocks.
Gain insights into the upper and lower-tier municipality structure, common challenges encountered during development, and the crucial role of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal in resolving denials or delays.
This webinar is designed for business professionals seeking a clearer understanding of Ottawa’s land development landscape. Gain valuable knowledge on how the city’s planning regulations shape growth and opportunities.
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Ottawa Innovation Week
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13 | Ontario
Innovation Week is not just a series of events. It’s your opportunity to be part of something bigger.
Whether you’re a founder, leader, policymaker, artist, investor, student, or citizen—we’ve got something for you.

Breakthroughs in boardrooms and breweries, classrooms and concert halls, fields and foundries.
Startup and scaleups taking on the world.
Dreams, demos and disruptors by the dozen.
Art activated with AI, analytics and ambition.
Tinkering, testing, trailblazing and tours.
Robotics, rockets, research, and rock.
Day or night. Street to stage. Lab to lounge. Mainstreet to tech.

It’s all here for you. Be a part of it.
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