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Canada Cares: International Development Week 2019

February 5, 2019 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Join us for our International Development Week (IDW 2019) flagship event, Canada Cares: IDW 2019 Celebration.This public event brings together Canada's international development community during Winterlude for a full day of interactive activities, workshops, and performances followed by a reception from 5 pm to 7 pm with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development.Take a stroll through the NAC's Canada Room and foyer where visitors will cross paths with a giant globe, a rickshaw ambulance, and a virtual reality exhibit that simulates the experience of being a humanitarian worker in the field. Get acquainted with the people on the front lines of international development work through a series of photo exhibits, film shorts, live performances, and workshops to discover how your actions can make a world of difference.. 53 Elgin StreetOttawa, ON K1P 5W1.. Event Details. Location: 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa