How Federal Fiscal and Policy Reform Can Lead the Way

Is it possible to have both a healthy environment and a prosperous economy? The answer to this question -one of the most important of our time -is yes, but only if the right policy and fiscal signals are in place.

How can innovative policy approaches harness the power of markets to solve environmental problems and help build a stronger, greener economy?  Can a federal carbon pricing policy help jump start the transition to a low-carbon economy and lay the foundation for a coordinated federal-provincial approach to clean energy? Is it possible to draw on the experience in other countries to identify tangible options for Canada that take into account political realities?

Stewart Elgie is a professor of law and environmental economics at the University of Ottawa and acting director of the university's Institute of the Environment.  In 2007, he founded Sustainable Prosperity - a national research network / think tank that brings together academic, business and policy leaders to develop market-based approaches for a cleaner, more vibrant economy. Elgie has been a prominent figure in sustainable development law and policy in Canada for 20 years.

Register for Big Thinking

7:45 - 9:00 am, Thursday, April 1
Please RSVP by Monday, March 29
or call 613-238-6112, ext 310
Please note that photo ID will be required at the door

While reaching Parliamentarians, these talks demonstrate the importance of humanities and social science research in the development of public policy and in contributing to the quality of life of Canadians.

Over the years, they have helped sustain the dialogue between scholars and users of research results on issues of concern to Canadians such as poverty, government response to the recession, political leadership, climate change and religion in the Canadian secular society.

Open to Parliamentarians, media and the public, the Big Thinking talks are held in the prestigious and historical setting of the parliamentary restaurant. The 40 minute presentation is followed by a question and answer period.

The event runs from 7:45 am to 9 am and costs $15, but is free for parliamentarians and the media. A hot breakfast is served.

Next Seminar

Thursday, April 1, 2010
Achieving a Low-carbon, High-octane Economy: How Federal Fiscal and Policy Reform Can Lead the Way
Stewart Elgie, University of Ottawa

Previous Seminars

"Contested Sovereignty: Who Owns the Arctic?" Michael Byers [03/12/09]

"Afghanistan: Canada's Vietnam?" Dr. Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay [05/11/09]

Missed the presentation? Listen to it here: Click here to download.

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Please contact the Federation’s media relations officer with any questions or for support in setting up interviews with our board or membership.

Ryan Saxby Hill
613-238-6112 ext. 303

Recent News Releases

• March 9, 2010: Delegate Services Assistant - Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
• March 4, 2010: Budget signals the value of social science and humanities research
• February 18, 2010: THINK CANADA: Canadian Research and Innovation
• January 14, 2010: New Executive Director Appointed to the Federation
• November 20, 2009: Brock wins bid to host Canada’s premier academic gathering in 2014

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Contact Us

Please contact the Federation’s media relations officer with any questions or for support in setting up interviews with our board or membership.

Ryan Saxby Hill
613-238-6112 ext. 303

Recent News Releases

• March 9, 2010: Delegate Services Assistant - Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
• March 4, 2010: Budget signals the value of social science and humanities research
• February 18, 2010: THINK CANADA: Canadian Research and Innovation
• January 14, 2010: New Executive Director Appointed to the Federation
• November 20, 2009: Brock wins bid to host Canada’s premier academic gathering in 2014

Topics of interest and policy relevance

• Experts at your finger tips – we can put you in touch with experts on issues of importance to the future of the research community in our disciplines such as copyright, ethics, research infrastructure and open access.
• Big Thinking: transform, inspire, challenge – Held six times a year, the Federation invites speakers from the humanities and social sciences to speak on Parliament Hill. Media can attend this marquee speaker series for free. More information on the series, along with current and past topics, can be found on the Big Thinking webpage. To add yourself to the media list for the next event, please contact our media relations officer.
• Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010 – Each year Congress brings together researchers and graduate students from more than 70 scholarly associations to interact and engage on the current research in their disciplines. Congress affords members of the media an opportunity to gain access to researchers working on the forefront of their fields, providing a vibrant source of story ideas.

Stay informed: We’re here to help!

• Email Media to get added to the Federations media list
• Follow the Federation on twitter @fedcan
• Subscribe to our RSS feed

The Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences is looking for a Delegate Services Assistant to aid in the planning and execution of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, an annual conference that brings together over 8,000 scholars from across Canada. This year's conference will take place between May 28 to June 4, 2010, at Concordia University in Montreal.

The candidate will work out of the Ottawa offices in the lead-up to the event and travel with the Congress team to Montreal to assist in the execution of the conference. 

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:

In advance of Congress, responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the hiring process including correspondence, triage, interviews and scheduling of contract workers for Congress
• Help develop processes for the Delegate Services Office (prepare information binders, FAQ's, maps, list of supplementary information, etc.)
• Assist in writing the Student handbook and FAQs
• Assist Event Planning Officer and Manager of Congress with other logistical tasks as required
• Assist Congress Registrar with registrations (when required)

On site at Congress, responsibilities will include:

• Help set up and staff the Delegate Services office
• Assist delegates with questions and needs
• Coordinate student workers on-site: track attendance, radio and materials sign in and out; troubleshoot as dispatch
• Assist associations' Programs Table when required

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Previous experience in coordinating volunteers/students/staff
• Customer service experience (dealing with the public) and/or experience organizing events (large or small scale)
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and superior problem solving skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel) and experience doing mail merges
• Fluent in English with a working knowledge in French (spoken and written)

This is a 6-8 week contract starting mid-late April.

Send resume and cover letter by March 26 to:

Marie-France Watson
mfwatson@fedcan.ca

Please note that you will be contacted only if your application is selected for further consideration.