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Webinar with Julie Gelfand, Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development on her Fall 2018 Report

The 2018 reports that will be discussed include: • Toxic Substances – “The government does not know how well it is meeting its goal of protecting Canadians from the risk of toxic substances” • Protecting Marine Mammals – “The government did little to protect marine mammals from the risk of commercial fishing and navigation until […]

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Networking for the Responsible Development of our Environment: OCIC Development Drinks Ottawa Trivia Night

OCIC Development Drinks Ottawa is celebrating International Mother Earth Day by hosting a Trivia Night to remind us of the importance of preserving the planet and all the life it supports. On Wednesday, April 18th, we invite you to join us at The Royal Oak (188 Bank St.) where you will have the opportunity to

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Engineers Without Borders Fundraiser 2018

Join us at this year’s Engineers Without Borders Toronto Professional Chapter Fundraiser and Networking Mixer where professionals and students will mix and mingle over food and drinks, then listen to a panel of prominent speakers discuss significant issues related to sustainable development, global education and technology in the developing world. Amazing prizes and raffle items

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Water for Peace

The global water crisis currently affects one-third of the world’s population, and by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s people could face water shortages. The global water crisis requires concerted action driven by local and sustainable solutions. The Rainmaker Enterprise will host the first annual Water for Peace Cocktail Reception at the Spoke Club in downtown

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Human Rights-Based Approach Workshop, in Partnership with Equitas October 5-6, 2017

The goal of this workshop is to enable civil society organizations to improve the effectiveness and impact of your development initiatives by implementing a human rights-based approach (HRBA). Workshop topics include: What are human rights? Human rights standards and instruments Why it is important to address human rights in our development work Identifying human rights

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