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SUMMARY:Ottawa Health Innovation Forum: A New Era of Growth
DESCRIPTION:Discover how major investments are transforming Ottawa into a health innovation and commercialization hub.\n\n\n\nOttawa’s health and life sciences sector is at an inflection point. After years of steady momentum\, a hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars surge in new investment promises to redefine our city’s health sciences sector\, creating new economic potential and commercialization opportunities. \nOBJ and its partners invite you to the Ottawa Health Innovation Forum\, a half-day event at Bayview Yards on Thursday\, Dec. 4th\, designed to help business and community leaders better understand these changes in this sector. \nWhy You Must Attend\nThis is your opportunity to gain a clear view of the massive projects shaping our future\, and to position your organization to capitalize on the resulting business opportunities. \n\nUnderstand the Scale: Get in-depth briefings on game-changing developments such as uOttawa’s $280-million Advanced Medical Research Centre (AMRC)\, The Ottawa Hospital’s new Civic Campus research hub\, CHEO’s expansion plans\, and significant federal and provincial investments in biomanufacturing.\nIdentify Opportunities: Hear about commercialization success stories and entrepreneurial ventures across the health innovation ecosystem.\nConnect with Leaders: Network with local business leaders\, community stakeholders\, researchers\, and innovators who are driving this new wave of growth.\n\nIt’s time to think of Ottawa as a major health innovation hub. Register today to secure your seat and ensure you don’t miss out on this pivotal conversation. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/ottawa-health-innovation-forum-a-new-era-of-growth/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
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SUMMARY:Christmas Cheer
DESCRIPTION:Christmas cheer helps make the holiday season a little brighter for those who need a helping hand. The initiative began in 1951 (celebrating 75 years in 2026) and has since grown\, garnering support from numerous local organizations and celebrities. \nEstablished in 2007\, the Christmas Cheer foundation has long been cherished in the Ottawa community. The annual breakfast event brings together thousands of community members each year benefitting over 30 charities with food insecurity focus. \nJoin us and many other business leaders at this year’s event happening Friday\, December 5 at the Infinity Centre Ottawa.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/christmas-cheer/
LOCATION:Infinity Convention Centre\, 2901 Gibford Drive\, Ottawa\, K1V 2L9
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
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SUMMARY:Mayor’s Breakfast: A Conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal \nJoin us for an exclusive edition of the Mayor’s Breakfast\, featuring a fireside chat between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. This special year-end event brings together Ottawa’s business\, civic\, and community leaders for a morning of insight\, inspiration\, and connection. Together\, the Prime Minister and Mayor will explore the current economic landscape\, government priorities\, and what lies ahead for Canada’s capital\, offering a unique perspective that bridges national vision with local opportunity. \nStart your morning with meaningful networking and a continental breakfast\, then enjoy the conversation in theatre-style seating designed for an engaging audience experience. The Mayor’s Breakfast Series is where Ottawa’s most forward-thinking leaders come together to exchange ideas\, strengthen relationships\, and help shape the city’s future. Don’t miss this landmark event that will define the conversation about prosperity and progress in our nation’s capital. \nPlease bring a government-issued photo ID. All guest names are required by 5:00 PM on December 3\, 2025. \nAgenda:\n7:00 a.m. – Networking and Continental Breakfast\n7:45 a.m. – Fireside Chat with the Right Honourable Mark Carney\, Prime Minister of Canada\n9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion + Networking \nSpecial Guest: The Right Honourable Mark Carney\, Prime Minister of Canada \nMark Carney is Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. He was elected Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and sworn in as Prime Minister in March 2025. He leads a government that is taking action to unite and empower Canadians\, protect defend Canada’s sovereignty\, and build the strongest economy in the G7. \nBorn in Fort Smith\, Northwest Territories\, and raised in Edmonton\, Alberta\, Prime Minister Carney is the son of teachers and grew up with a strong sense of community and hard work. After graduating from St. Francis Xavier High School in Edmonton\, he earned a Bachelor of Economics from Harvard University in 1988\, followed by a Master of Economics in 1993 and a PhD in Economics in 1995\, both from Oxford University. \nPrime Minister Carney started his career in finance before joining Canada’s public service to help ensure our economy supports the things that Canadians value – like health care\, security\, and a life you can afford. As Governor of the Bank of Canada during the 2008 financial crisis\, he guided our country through one of the most turbulent economic periods in modern history\, protecting jobs and helping ensure that Canada came out stronger. In 2013\, he was recruited to lead the Bank of England\, stewarding the United Kingdom’s economy through Brexit and the economic and political crises that followed. In 2020\, he began serving as the United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance\, helping rally the world to build stronger economies as we fight climate change. \nPrime Minister Carney’s government is focused on growing our great country\, creating more higher-paying jobs\, putting more money in Canadians’ pockets\, and making Canada more secure. \nPrime Minister Carney and his wife\, Diana\, are the proud parents of four children.
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SUMMARY:Isaruit Inuit Arts Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, Isaruit Inuit Arts Christmas Market invites residents and visitors to a vibrant showcase of authentic Inuit arts\, crafts and jewelry on December 13\, 2025. Inspired by Montreal’s record-breaking Indigenous Winter Market\, this event will feature 15+ Inuit artists and creators from across Canada\, providing direct connections between creators and buyers and ensuring fair trade. \nVisitors have a chance to meet talented artists\, while supporting authentic Inuit art and culture. Free admission\, free parking and wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/isaruit-inuit-arts-christmas-market/
LOCATION:815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, 815 St. Laurent Blvd.\, Ottawa\, K!K3A7
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